I have spent today embracing patience - or trying to. I remember that John, a blind friend of mine from school, used to laugh at me all of the time and say "Patience! Patience!" whenever I tried to hurry things along.
It's always been one of my faults that I want to rush things. It's hard for me to sit back, let go and just let things unfold.
I think that the best reminder of patience to me is the image of the ocean, watching as wave after wave comes into shore. The ocean seems timeless in its repetition. Each wave looks unique, yet each one is part of a pattern and is the same.
I think we all struggle with things we can't change quickly - whether it's the limits of our disabilities , the problems of relatives or friends, illness or other problems. Some problems we can't change at all.
What we can change is our reaction to the problem. We can exercise patience and experience less frustration and anger. We can pray to change our kneejerk patterns to events. We can look to GOd for help with growth as we deal with a problem.
Wisdom? Heck - I'll settle for a bit more perspective sometimes!
3 comments:
My grandmother used to tell me that patience is a virtue but of course I never understood what she meant until I was older. I think alot of us are Type A's today from our work environments - hard to disengage from that.
I've always heard that it's dangerous to pray to God for patience, because the way to get patience is through adversity. I'm inclined to agree with that addage. My own quantity of patience has increased considerably over the last few years as life's adversities have come our way. I cling to God's promise that All things work together for good to those who love God. He can take the worst of situations and bring good out of it, if we allow Him to use it to His glory. That kind of patience is not easy to come by, that's for sure.
Your blogs are a blessing to me that I needed in my life right now. I'm sure God led me to you. If you'll look at my new beta Blogger personal journal, Day by Day with Peripheral Neuropathy, I think you'll see why.
Thanks so much for your comment and a link to your site (which I'll include in my link bar later). I just read some of your posts over there and I am sure they will help readers over here. ...as we all go day by day on our journeys - we most certainly do NOT have to do it alone! Take care.
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