How many of us can't stand to wait? Whether it is waiting at the doctors office, waiting for dinner, or for a special day to arrive. Waiting is simply hard for most of us. However, it also has very good characteristics for us too. Sometimes waiting teachings us to slow down. At other times waiting teaches us to trust God. And still, at other times, waiting teaches us to appreciate the object which we are waiting for even more.
One of the things I have (and am continuing) to learn is, waiting is a time for reflection. Both inward reflection and outward reflection. So often we become hurried in our lifestyles and in our thought processes that we fail to reflect. Reflection is literally a lost art for many people.
One of the benefits (among many) of reflection is it develops in us a spirit of gratefulness. A grateful heart is a sign of a satisfied heart! So the next time you find yourself waiting, try not to despise it (which is hard for some of us to do); take the time to reflect on all the blessings, all the good things in your life. Take to the time to tell those closest to you how much they mean to you!
Remember, good things come to them that wait.
This is today,
Pastor Gary
