Immediately If Not Sooner
Patience is not my greatest strength. Most of the time, I want everything done immediately, if not sooner. I want it done now, but I wish it were already done.
That seems true for many of us.
We want everything fast:
- Food
- Information
- Service
We don’t like to wait.
A right smart of patience would do us all good. Instead, we tie ourselves in knots with worry. because we can’t get everything done as fast as we want.
We become content when we begin to enjoy each moment.
With an easy does it state of mind, we:
- Learn from the past
- Do what we can today.
- Look forward to what the future holds.
Like crossing a bridge on a family vacation, we enjoy the ride.
Above all and at all times, pray for and follow God’s direction.
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer” Romans 12:12 NIV).
Thanks to Jan Abbott for the suggestion.
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9 thoughts on “Immediately If Not Sooner”
Excellent! Life, with each passing moment, is a gift from God. Thank you for this reminder and encouragement. (Ephesians 5:16)
Thank you, Jakie. I need this reminder often. May God bless and guide your every moment.
I’m so glad you shared this one again, Diana. I would never have thought you were not patient as your photo oozes patience 🙂 I usually don’t mind waiting except when it is for needed information. Then I want to know right away. But thank you for the reminder while I may want it sooner, the Lord knows the timing. And in that, we are filled with peace.
I try to act patient, Joanne, but I’m still a work in progress. I’m so thankful for God’s love in spite of my frequent internal impatience. Blessings on your writing.