Waiting seems to be a word that I've had to face head-on the past few weeks and it looks like it's a word that will not be leaving my vocabulary any time soon. During this waiting time, I've decided to go through heaps of stuff I've had stored at my mom's house. It's ridiculous the things that I have kept over the years and the piles of stuff I've either thrown away or donated to Goodwill.
In going through all of my stuff, I've also sort of rearranged my room and made it more liveable for people that aren't me. (Since my room is often used for guests who stay at my mom's since my bed is the most comfortable in the house!)
I have lots of books. I can't throw books away. I have a dream to one day have a room full of books... dunno why. It's something I've always dreamt about. At any rate, last night I found this book that I read either last year or the year before called If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat. There's a chapter titled Learning to Wait. I reread through some of it last night and I found that Lewis Smedes quote, which is appropriate, as well as this:
"Paul says that while we are waiting for God to set everything right, we suffer. But suffering produces endurance; endurance, character; and character, hope. God is producing these qualities in us as we wait. Waiting is not just something we have to do while we get what we want. It is part of the process of becoming what God wants us to be." (p.179)
This is obviously talking about Romans 5:3-5 (NLT)We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
I guess why I'm sharing this is just to sort of explain where I am. I've been frustrated and upset about this whole ordeal. I'm trying to be thankful for this time at home, but some days are easier than others. I guess reading this just helped put things into perspective for me. It reminded me why I'm going through this and it still may not be easy, but I know there's a greater purpose and that's where I need to keep my focus.
In going through all of my stuff, I've also sort of rearranged my room and made it more liveable for people that aren't me. (Since my room is often used for guests who stay at my mom's since my bed is the most comfortable in the house!)
I have lots of books. I can't throw books away. I have a dream to one day have a room full of books... dunno why. It's something I've always dreamt about. At any rate, last night I found this book that I read either last year or the year before called If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat. There's a chapter titled Learning to Wait. I reread through some of it last night and I found that Lewis Smedes quote, which is appropriate, as well as this:
"Paul says that while we are waiting for God to set everything right, we suffer. But suffering produces endurance; endurance, character; and character, hope. God is producing these qualities in us as we wait. Waiting is not just something we have to do while we get what we want. It is part of the process of becoming what God wants us to be." (p.179)
This is obviously talking about Romans 5:3-5 (NLT)We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
I guess why I'm sharing this is just to sort of explain where I am. I've been frustrated and upset about this whole ordeal. I'm trying to be thankful for this time at home, but some days are easier than others. I guess reading this just helped put things into perspective for me. It reminded me why I'm going through this and it still may not be easy, but I know there's a greater purpose and that's where I need to keep my focus.
Comments