How NOT to Lose Your Patience Waiting for God
August 13, 2009
I was reading an article on the Adventist Review site called God’s Waiting Room: When the Answer is Not “Yes,” “No” or “Maybe.” It got me thinking about my own life and how much I have to wait for God.
Often times, I lose my patience and try to do things on my own. Whenever I do, it never works out. I’ve learn that instead of taking things into my own hands, I need to trust God.
I’ll admit, this is the hardest part. I want things now. For example, I remember going on a speaking engagement that I really wasn’t supposed to do. It was on the Sabbath, plus I didn’t consult God to ask Him what to do (well, I couldn’t because it was Sabbath). I was strapped for cash and saw the four figure engagement as a “sign from God” that I must go. I mean, God wouldn’t put such a lucrative opportunity in my lap if it weren’t for me, right? God is a God of abundance, correct?
Despite my rationale, I never made it to city where I was supposed to speak. I had an unforeseen issue happen at the border and I sauntered home wondering why God was being so mean.
In the months that followed, I realized that I was wrong. I recognize now that I didn’t put God first. Instead of waiting for Isaac, I jumped the gun and went after Ishmael. Perhaps God was testing my obedience, perhaps he was testing my trust in Him. Whatever the reason, I know that I was wrong NOT to put God first in all my plans.
In all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path. Proverbs 3:6
What are some of the reminders you use to remember to put God first while waiting for Him?
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Well with me personally, I just think about the past.. I think about all the hasty decisions I’ve made and saw the results better yet felt the results and most of them I’m still feeling today. So usually before anything I really try to squeeze in a little prayer and try to control my ’spontaneosity’ to wait for his direction
Well, I always try by best never to ask God WHY? I don’t question why things happen the way they do, especially when it causes a lot of hurt and pain…I just say to myself that there is a reason, for everything and HE knows why…and one day HE will allow me to know the whys, but it will all be on his time….I thank him each day for breath of life…I thank him for the many things he has blessed me with and I try my best to give to others, who are in need and I thank him for giving me strength each day to face my trials and also for carrying me when I am weak…I ask / beg him for his forgiveness and mercy and his grace each day, as I am a sinner, sinning each and every day…Lately I have been thanking him for allowing me to go through certain trials as it has brought me right back to HIM, and even closer than ever.. I try to encourage and show love to others… I pray to him daily….I am trying to live and love as he did….If only I could! It is really nice to be able to converse with others who LOVE CHRIST and can share the WORD with me and ENCOURAGE me to press on! God Bless!<3