My entire adult life has been a long lesson in the importance of patience. I’ve been forced into situations over and over again where I was forced to be patient and wait for something to happen. I had to wait for 3 years to marry Cassie while we dated long distance. I had to wait for a full time job while I was unemployed for over a year shortly after we were married. We had to wait to get pregnant with both of our children. And most recently, I’ve been waiting for over 2 years for an opportunity to transfer to a new position at work.
One of the most difficult things about raising a toddler is the lack of patience that is an unfortunate byproduct of the age. Lily wants what she wants right away and the idea of waiting is not acceptable to her. I’ve taught her the same song about patience that my parents taught me when I was young, but it makes no difference.
In many ways we never outgrow that kind of attitude. I’m an adult, but when I don’t get what I want when I want it I will whine and complain about how unfair it is. I will get angry with God and other people for not doing things the way that I want them to be done. I’ve suffered from this attitude in spades when it comes to my job. I have applied for (and been turned down for) 9 positions in the last 2 years. There are many reasons why nothing has worked out, but it was frustrating beyond description because I wanted a new job and no one was giving it to me.
Well, I have finally been offered another position and it’s a job that is tailor made for me. If I could make up a job that would take advantage of my skills and experience, this job is probably the best I could come up with. My patience, or lack thereof, has finally paid off.
There’s a saying that’s common in many churches that can sound cliche, but it rings true. The saying is, “God’s always right on time.” I know this deep down, but for some reason it seems I have to be reminded of this all the time. I fall into the trap of losing patience and trusting that God’s got the plan and perfect timing.
I’m so glad that things have worked out so well and for the reminder about being patient and waiting for God to be there right on time.
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