"Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes." Psalm 37:7 (NIV)
One of the hardest things to do is to wait. Especially when we feel like it is something that we need or something that we really, really, really, want. Waiting is the last thing that we want to do. Waiting on God is even harder, because we have to do things His way and according to His plan. If we don't, we prolong our blessing because of the detours that we decided to take. We also get frustrated with people who aren't living right, not living according to God's word, not allowing their lives to reflect God, etc. And because of that frustration we tend to want to try and make things happen on our own. That is the worst mistake ever! Here is what I have come to understand (basically from making many mistakes in this area), God doesn't work in the 'here and now'. He works in the 'back then'. What you are receiving now is a product of what God orchestrated 'back then' and all the pieces have to come together. All the people have to come together. So let's look at it from this perspective....a few months ago when God told you to step out on your faith or step out of your comfort zone and you either procrastinated, didn't do it, or didn't do it like He said....whose blessing did you delay, block, or detour? Your actions were a piece of someone else's puzzle. So the next time you want to get frustrated with God or think about taking matters into your own hands, I want you to stop. And take the time to pray for that person who may have had the same fear that you had. Or the same doubt that you have experienced. That person is holding a piece to your puzzle. Pray for them and continue to wait on God....He knows what He is doing. Remember...the Glory of Israel does not change His mind .........for those of you that read on a regular basis ;).
Blessings and Love!
Pastor Nichica Melton
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