In Pursuit of Passion: Don't See Your Wait as a Weight!

Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. James 5:7-8

We all have needs and desires...this is clearly a fact of life.  However, at this very moment, there are some specific things and stages of life that we are currently waiting to occur in our lives.  We have read, re-read, and memorized all of the scriptures and quotes that pertain to being patient. We've excercised the privelege of prayer and we've forged forward with faith... but we have yet to see it come to pass. 

As I wait... (and have been waiting for some time now), for the thing that I have requested of God, I believe I have done well at being patient and waiting on the Lord.  Even though I can admit I have experienced the question stage where I've asked God, "When will you bring this to pass? Why does it feel like I'm sill in the same place I was last year? When will it be my time?"

We all know and have experienced some of the stages of waiting and trying to be patient for the things we desire.  I just thought I'd share what I've learned while I've been waiting patiently.  God has taught me, in my waiting, that we have responsibilities while we wait on Him.  He isn't making us wait because He likes to see us squirm.  Their is a growth process that we must see to the end. Have you ever got radical with God? Try surprising Him by saying "You know what God, you're right. I'm NOT ready for this thing that I desire... because if you did give it to me while I'm still at this stage in life, I just might make a mess of it.  Teach me all that I need to know about myself and about that thing that I desire... so that I'm ready to handle all of the hidden things that come with it."

I've reached for and grabbed things that I desired and wasn't ready for.  When I had it in my possession, I either made a  huge mess of it, took it for granted and lost it, or realized that it was a being hinderence to my growth.

I'm simply saying this... use "waiting time" wisely.  It isn't a time to sit and wait.  It's actually a process that God has strategically placed you in.  But the longer you linger on the on the question stage, asking God why, the longer you will be in your process... waiting.

Until next time... don't see your wait as a weight!