Wait Patiently for the Lord
Being patient has always been a challenge for me. I think I might have some attention deficit disorder or hyperactivity. I have always had a hard time sitting still for very long. However, I must say that I am making some progress in this area. I believe the Lord used Chris's sickness to teach me some patience. I wish it didn't have to take that for me to have more patience, but it was a good thing that came out of helping to take care of her. Now, I am having to wait patiently on the Lord to lead me forward from here. King David was a warrior. He led the army, but he also fought in the battles until the near the end of his life. He had to learn to wait patiently for the Lord, too. (Psalm 27:14) Therefore, David was inspired to admonish all of us to wait patiently for the Lord. At the same time as being brave and courageous, we have to wait patiently for the Lord. That is a critical balance we all need in life. Take a minute to look into your own heart for this. As Christians,...