In this world, I see a ton of things...and I want a ton of things. Of course, I can't have them all. I'm okay with that. I know they will come in time. Patience, they say, is a virtue....honestly I think it is the most painful virtue ever.
With patience comes waiting...and that is so hard for me. (Especially since I am a natural fidgeter...and I cannot stay still to save my life.) While waiting, you see people go before you....some people go before you who weren't even waiting for as long as you are....and you see people cut in line...you see people have special privileges to get ahead....the list goes on and on. But you wait patiently....awaiting for your name to be called, and for the door to open.
Who else is in a time of waiting? I admit, that it is frustrating, and most days you just pace the floor wondering when your turn will come. I distinctly remember someone from my church in Lubbock ask me if I was frustrated....like I shouldn't be. It really didn't help me feel better about my situation, nor did it encourage me to be happy. It just made me feel belittled, and that I was weaker than everyone. "Because a child of God, should NEVER feel frustrated." Of course, I could choose to be angry at the way he made me feel when he asked me that, but now I'm just learning how to treat others better from that.
If you feel frustrated, give it to God. Talk to Him about it. It really lets off steam, and He listens better than this person did for me, and better than anyone else in this world. Friends who claim to be there for you won't be there when you need them, but God always remains. Even though I cannot see Him, I know He's there...I just refuse to speak to Him because I think that He's making me wait.
It's not fair to see things work out for people you think don't deserve it. You probably think that you deserve the blessing even more so than person A or person B. I say this, because I have thought these very things...and I've only ended up more angry and frustrated than before.
The solution to frustration in waiting is to remember what God's word says. John 14:14 says if you ask anything in Jesus' name He will do it.
To the people who feel like they are being cheated of a blessing...Galatians 6:9 says do not grow weary of doing good, because in DUE TIME we will REAP a HARVEST. If we DON'T GIVE UP.
And this classic gem, Romans 8:28 says God causes EVERYTHING to work together for the GOOD of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.
These three are my favorites, but there are SO MANY MORE in the Bible about how God's faithfulness is so amazing and outstanding. Even though we may feel like there's nothing coming our way, or even when we feel like we've sinned way too much for any blessing to come our way...God is so faithful that His blessings will come when we least expect it. Just keep on focussing on Him.
Day by day I am learning to do just that as I figure out the plan that God has for my life. I'm not saying that it's easy...because people can be really ugly along the way (Even people in church). What I need to learn, and many many others in this world need to learn, is to forgive those people and love them regardless of what they've done. God does it for us, so we need to be like Him and do the same. Galatians 6:10 says to continue doing good, even to the people in the family of faith. So yes, I know I must continue to love my Christian brothers and sisters...even though they are not perfect.
So keep your chins up and lets sit and wait together! When our turn comes, we will be smiling and cheering each other on...and not grumbling about it. Encourage those who are feeling frustrated, and comfort them. It'll only make the waiting easier for them.
Remember, in order to have a taste of Heaven on Earth...leave your Hell behind.
Oh and speaking of things I'm waiting for....I have been waiting for another theatre opportunity ever since I graduated college...and it's finally here. Tonight is the opening night of one of the biggest shows I have ever done! It is a step above everything I have ever done in my acting career and I believe it will only get better!!
God is SO faithful! See you all next week!
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