Patience- I hate that word!
So I’m headed into week #4 of this nightmare and I still do
not have all the answers that I have been seeking. I have taken tests that
produced results weeks ago and yet I have NO results at all. I look forward to
the day that I have all the pieces of data that I need to understand this challenge.
I am a problem solver by nature and I love dry-erase boards, data, problem
solving tools and collaborative meetings. I feel a bit trapped! Is there cancer
in my bone marrow? Are there additional tumors in my body? Am I stage one or
four? I am struggling with patience.
So what’s the big deal you may ask? Everyone in this
position probably deals with these emotions. Well the problem is patience is a
fruit of God’s nature. So what does that mean? God is by His very nature
patient and longsuffering. He has been waiting for thousands of years for
mankind to get it. If I claim to be a believer then I will be patient like God
is patient just like I will love like He loves. These attributes are what
separates us from non believers. Most believers get caught up in do’s and don’ts
(laws for Christian living) and neglect the things you cannot see like love and
patience!
So what am I to do? Well, I need to be reminded that faith
feeds patience! What I desperately need is a shot of faith. So those of you who
know how to pray- start praying. Those of you who do not know how to pray-
close your eyes and ask God to fill me with faith; it’s that easy.
Lesson- Gal 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no
law. NIV
I need to spend more
time focusing on these attributes than I do focusing on the lack of information
that is frustrating me. 
I don't think anyone like that word - Patience. Still as you ask I pray it for you. I would be super frustrated without that data. I am a dry-erase board, excel sheet kind of girl. Ducks in a row, then I know where to shoot first. I hope you get all the data you seek ASAP, because as patient as we can endeavor to be, you should be able to start processing the way you process best. Closing my eyes, asking God to fill you with all His fruits in extra measure today and each day. HUGS!
ReplyDeleteFather God,
ReplyDeleteWe lift Greg to you and ask that you fill him overflowing with faith that not only moves mountains; but faith that produces patience in the waiting. When he grows weary remind him that the greatest collaborative meeting on his behalf comes from You Lord, Your Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. In his quiet time with You, Lord, give him a picture of Your dry erase board and the plan You have for his life; so that when he gets the answers he is seeking he will be prepared to walk in confidence, patience and with great faith on the path that You have laid before him.
Thank you for the man of God that Greg is, an example that we can follow that spurs us on to a deeper walk with You. Bring healing, strength, faith and patience to Your beloved child, my Pastor, friend and mentor in the faith.
In Jesus Name, Amen