Patience Is The Way To Go

 

“Hot tempers cause arguments, but patience brings peace.”Proverbs 15:18

Delays are frustrating. Airline delays, wrecks that block the interstate, a very long train at railroad crossing, slow service at a restaurant, waiting forever at the doctor, and a long check out line at your favorite stores. 

Patience is something that is very crucial to develop to have a peaceful less stressed life. Have you ever heard someone say “Don’t pray for patience” because usually a test of some sort comes along to help you develop it? A training ground of sorts. 

So what’s it going to be? Stuff happens in life and God can see you through it. Trust and obey and be still. 

PRAYER: Many time’s I have gotten impatient which has led to conflict. I want to learn to be still and go with the flow. I know good things happen to those who wait. Give me strength, in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Sit, Stop, Stay!

 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. Ephesians 3:20

When our beautiful labrador, Sandy, was still with us we often would have to give her commands to get her to obey. "Sit, Stop, Stay!" If trained properly she should follow the commands and obediently do what we asked her to do. It was a necessary measure to keep her under control and let her know who the boss was. 

In our prayer life sometimes we need to learn to be patient and not give up hope. Literally we could use a dose of 'sit, stop, and stay' in our prayers.  Don't rush into prayer and just make it something you feel you have to do but make a dedicated time to lift up concerns to the Lord. During this time don't forget to praise and thank Him for answers He has brought your way. At times God wants to teach us something through our waiting and being still process. The staying processing would be the part where we do not lose hope. Even something that seems far fetched or way out of reach such as the reunion of an estranged family member or friend, believe me it can happen and does happen. A prodigal child can return to the faith their parents instilled in them as a child. 

What is it you are holding out hope for? God hears your prayers and He is working behind the scenes. His ways are best and He has a plan. 

PRAYER: Lord you are good and thank you for hearing my pleas and my prayers. Help me to remember to get my own life right with God so my prayers are not hindered.(See Isaiah 59:2) Help me not listen to the lies of Satan and be still as I wait to hear from you and see your answers. In Jesus' Name. Amen.