Playing the Waiting Game

  Good Morning! Are you waiting for something today?  Maybe you are waiting for a package to arrive, a promotion to appear, or a relationship to be restored.  So much of our time here on earth is spent waiting for the next big event. But what we often miss is that our times of waiting can be times of joy, celebration and peace. We do not have to be anxious, discouraged, or frustrated by times of waiting. When God asks us to wait for something it is for a reason. Perhaps we aren't ready to handle that blessing yet. Maybe it's not the right timing for our family. I was recently reminded by my brother that, "God always has our best interest at heart." Knowing this, we can relax and enjoy the times when we are just waiting. 

  The waiting lesson has been one I have had to learn over and over again. It seems there is always something on the horizon for which we must wait another day, month, year, etc... I was talking yesterday about a recent frustration I had faced when my brother made the profound statement, "If I were you I would be excited because this means that God has something awesome in store." Wow! What a powerful insight. Do we have enough faith to rejoice when we don't get what we want because we know God is bringing us to something much better? If we truly know the heart of our God is to bless us and give us good gifts, then Yes!  Romans assures us that "He works all things together for the good of them that love Him."  (Romans 8:28)  

  Take courage then, my friend. If you are waiting for your next blessing, do so with a grateful heart, knowing that God is working it out in the best possible way.  Don't walk around frustrated you don't have what you want yet. Go around celebrating the goodness of our God, and your times of waiting will seem to fly by.  After all, "A cheerful heart is good medicine." (Proverbs 17:22)

  Whatever you are waiting for today, do so with an expectant joy, knowing that the Father loves to give good gifts to His children. (Matthew 7:11) You have a great future ahead of you if you are willing to wait for it in patience and faith. Get out there and celebrate through your waiting! I can't wait to see you succeed!

~K.L.W.