Saturday, 21 March 2009
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How Fast Are You Living Your Life?
I'm having to deal with issues of impatience in my life right now. This is something I've always dealt with, actually, and while most often my hastiness doesn't end disastrously...once in a while it does.
I've always been annoyed at God's timing...in most everything. I jokingly remind him that he's eternal while I, in this body, am a winding-down clock. I also point out that he already knows the end of the plan, and what would it hurt to clue me in once in awhile? Especially as to the when's.
Of course I get that not knowing God's plan develops two hugely crucial Christian attributes: faith and patience. Ever hear pastors warn about not asking God for patience? That's because patience only can develop through trials where patience is required...so don't go asking Jesus for it. I haven't asked; I don't need to because I'm already dealing with it.
I was driving home today, the last mile and a half to my apartment. The particular road I was on is perfectly straight with a strict-ish 35 mph speed limit; on a clear day I can see the sign to the shop in front of my place for its entire length. It's like I can look ahead, see where I'm trying to get to, but I just can't get there fast enough.
Well, today I found myself content to drive behind one of the rare people who abides by the law; as I did so, I happened to stare out my side window longer than I normally would. Usually I'm busy trying to get around the slow traffic, yet today I had a moment to see something other than the "what's ahead." I got to see the "where I was," and you know what? The "where I was" was going by pretty fast. Certainly faster than if I were walking it alone.
Then the Lord said to me, "Write my answer in large, clear letters on a tablet, so that a runner can read it and tell everyone else. But these things I plan won't happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed. "Look at the proud! They trust in themselves, and their lives are crooked; but the righteous will live by their faith." Habakkuk 2:2-4, NLT
How fast are you living your life? Do you ask God for patience?
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Comments (7)
Thanks, nice reminder. I have always been a very patient person but lately I find myself becoming a bit impatient waiting for something I really want badly.
That was a great post, I am a really impatient person, and I should work on that!
I don't really know how fast my life is going, but it seems like I'm not really moving, or getting anywhere very quickly, though time does seem to go by pretty fast. I can't believe its March already. I am learning new things in my job but I don't feel like I'm progressing, I think I need more time. I asked God about my work life and my home life, and what His plan is for me. So I made choices based on answers He gave me in prayer. I have alot of patience, but right now I just want a change and I keep praying to God about it, maybe soon I will move forward again. But right now I guess I'm on play, and now and then God puts me on pause for a while. I just hope He grants me a little more patience, I feel like any day it could run out.
psh... i wish I was living life fast enough to pray that prayer... man... I wish i was living life... student living isn't LIVING... as far as I can gather... and no... keep religious comments to yourself... it's not living... from what I gather living to be known as anyways...
i dont think im necessarily living my life fast its life that is going to fast for me to really sit down and enjoy it.....
I cannot believe my first yr in college is almost over....
It is hard to be patient with life sometimes. I have having trouble being patient with God's timing lately. Thank you for the post, it reminded me that God's timing is best.
This is a great post, I am such an impatient person!