I cannot even recall how many times in my life I have wanted answers on a instantaneous basis. There have also been zillions of times when I had to send up a quick prayer pleading for patience with a person I found annoying. I wish that it was easy to become "meek and mild", but in my vast experience of sixteen years, it ain't. Even though it is tough for me, God has always been amazing in His long suffering, and encouraging me to do the same.
I remember two distinct occasions when I was struggling with remaining patient and waiting for God's plan to shine through. On one occasion I began randomly flipping through my roommate's Bible and I came across a highlighted part of James. The verses that I read entreated me to wait, pray and continue loving even though, to my human eyes, it seemed pointless. Another time I was again attempting to barge ahead and do things my way when, in my morning devotions, I read Psalm 27. There is a verse in this chapter that says: "What on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, Wait, I say, on the Lord." To put it mildly that text redirected my focus back onto God's plan. God is amazing, the provider of all things worth waiting for, so if you follow Him, you may have to wait a lot, but, it is worth ever moment of suspense.
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