"There are no shortcuts to any place worth going." Beverly Sills
I am comforted, and yet a bit weary from this quote today. In our society, we are driven by instant satisfaction. We want things quicker, better, easier, and now! Over the past couple of days, I am finding myself weary of again praying for the same things. After such an amazing outpouring of blessings, you'd think I'd be rejuvenated and in full prayer mode. But alas, I find myself wanting those opportunities and more of my prayers to be answered now so I can move on!
But that's not the way it works. Even though I don't always like it, I hear God telling me to be patient now, to wait and watch. I didn't receive these blessings the first or tenth or hundredth time I prayed them, nope I've been praying for some of these for years! So today I am reminded that the vision God has laid on my heart for myself and for others is not something I can just drive through and pick up. If I were the person I want to be now, or if all of my prayers were answered now, what would I have to strive for?
This walk with God is a journey full of twists and turns and I don't want to settle for the vacation spot up the road, rather I want to get to my dream destination. It's hard to wait and to be patient, but let's keep in mind why we are waiting. In time, God's greater plan will be revealed, and oh what a glorious day that will be!
Galatians 6:9
9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Psalm 73:23-26
23 Yet I am always with you;
you hold me by my right hand.
24 You guide me with your counsel,
and afterward you will take me into glory.
25 Whom have I in heaven but you?
And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
26 My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever.
Isaiah 40:28-31
My heart and flesh may fail, I may grow weary along my way, but I take hope in knowing that the end result is far greater than I can fathom. Have a blessed day!
What keeps you from getting weary?
1 comment:
Court, its pretty hard to not grow weary sometimes, but knowing that we have a hope in the only One who can make a difference is what makes going on possible. I truly dont even comprehend how people get through life, much less the dificult things in life without knowing the comfort and peace of our Loving Heavenly Father. The "weariness" of this world pales in comparison to the security that comes with a relationship with Jesus!
Once again thanks for sharing dear girl!
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