Today I would like to talk about patience. As I evaluate my life and observe the lives of others around me I see how the spirit of anxiety lives inside of us. We want everything now. It could possibly be because Sarah has her life together at 25, Sue feels like she should too. Then again, we could just solely be anxious. Most that I know rarely take account of the present as a gift from God. Mostly because we are too busy planning a better tomorrow that we forget to enjoy the now. Think about it. Growing up we wanted to rush our youth to be grown. Once entering the first stage of adulthood we want to retire. Once retired, I see many elders complain and want to go to Heaven not acknowledging the gift of life God has given them. At work is where I hear the most complaints from elders and God helps me remind them that it is a blessing to see that age because I have classmates that are dead.
So why do we rush? There is nothing wrong with planning, but while doing so we must understand everything does not go exactly as planned. God is teaching me to enjoy what He has given me meaning not just resources, but life! Focus on the day God gives you and you would be amazed at how at ease you are during your day. Planning our future is wise, but we only can live for the day. So live! Never get so caught up thinking about your future that you are neglecting to be thankful for your present. We have to trust that God has our lives already planned out no matter how bleak the present may look. Talk to God, write your future out, pray, and enjoy the ride. Anytime you feel anxious, pray. Being anxious is a toxic spirit. It can permanently damage our ability to be thankful which is not good. Honestly, being anxious and complaining works hand and hand and God does not delight in complainers(1 Corinthians 10:10).
During my Labor Day weekend, it was brought to my attention that I was speeding. I was told to "slow down and enjoy the ride," "you are going to get there," and "I'm right here with you." Funny because I heard that and now use that with my life. Not only do I have a problem speeding through traffic, but I also try to speed through life. Reason being for both is because I just want to get there not realizing how fast I go doesn't effect me getting "there." So when I was told that and while writing this post it hit me. God constantly tells me those same words every time I think about pressing the gas pedal of life in over drive. He says, "you are going to get there," "relax," and "I'm here." If you are like me, try to take a breather, put it in cruise control, and simply enjoy the ride. No need to rush what He has already destined to be so. #JustWaitOnIt
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