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Life is hard, but God is good! I insisted that I could no longer wait. My response was "This is taking to Long"! Why me Lord? I pray, I serve you. I mean well, I , I , I,.... " Have you ever felt stuck along the road of Life? Have you ever felt that you're just getting no where fast? How about when every one tells you,"Get over it!". Move on and "Time will heal it all", so easy for them to say, right?
In reality life is a process. It does take time, as a birth takes nine months for development or the health of the child will be jeopardized. In reality there are certain waiting times in life. Waiting for the answer is vital to our growth. Pain is one of the biggest struggles to understand. Most are only seeking relief . "If all struggles and sufferings were eliminated the Spirit would no more reach maturity than would the child" according to Elisabeth Elliot. Putting into practice what we learn from life's lessons is not always that easy; it is hard. Our limited understanding and unwillingness to wait are two of the biggest barriers. When the way before you is unclear and requires (disclipline). Oh, no there is that word that children find difficult to understand. Even for adults this word can be just as difficult to deal with. A loving parent will discipline his child because all you want is the best for them. Of course discipline reguires handling the matter with firm but loving care. However some parents fear the response from that child, "I hate you!" or "You do not love me!". Never-the-less the truth is you as a parent want what is best for your child. This is what is important. No matter if it seems unfair or unjust, as loving parents we should not give in nor give up hope that some how this is the best thing to do. Again, it is not easy but is in fact one of the hardest things a parent has to do is say "No". There comes a time where there is a place and time where we must take a stand and trust in God's perfect plan. That is His desire for his children that it's not for harm, but for giving hope and a future for a life totally dependent on Him alone. If you are in a place where it feels it is not fair and waiting is not an option, consider this barrier breaker; No matter where you are "He is there with you, and in His perfect timing all things will He work for good" Psalms 139. Christ was willing to hang on a cross until His finished work was completed for us and in us. Was it all worth the waiting? Yes, because for those who wait and put their hope in Him will not be disappointed no matter how long it takes. Take hold of His hand and you will not have to wait alone.
