Ps 130:5-6 I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in His word I do hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning-- yes, more than those who watch for the morning.(NKJ)
Most people I know really don't like to wait - including myself! Waiting seems to deny selfs constant drive to control. Thus learning to wait on the Lord implies willingness to yield to His control and His timing. It seems I'm often like a hyperactive kid inside - not wanting to slow down and just rest in His purposes. I've been frustrated with the delay in scheduling my surgery - was told it could be another month before it's even scheduled - because the doc didn't check the box "urgent" the surgery is considered elective routine and thus is low on the priority list. I did leave a message today for my surgeon requesting he expidite the order - me trying to make something happen :-)
I just have to laugh a little at my self at how antsy I get when I can't plan things I feel I need to do. Anyway I just have to accept the fact that God knows all about the schedule and has a perfect time prepared - and He's not going to clue me in until He's ready - and maybe not till I'm ready and resting in His timing.
Looking back at the last few days I have to say they were pretty full. It was such a joy to be able to teach at the morning services last Sunday. Then had dinner with my inlaws and visiting my newly wed son and daughterinlaw - and a bunch of the grandkids. Monday I did a ride-a-long with a police officer friend of mine, and went to a Padre game at Petco with some good friends. Tuesday I had breakfast with a couple retired cops - I've been a police chaplain for many years - and am trying to reconnect after a long absence due to Joyce's illness. Today was all day at the church office.
So I'm trying to keep busy while I'm waiting - just sitting around is depressing and I really don't want to veg. I want the Lord's will in my life - right now it's day by day surrender. Thanks for continuing to pray for me, my family, and our church.
In His Arm's (squirming),
Pat :-)
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Dear Pastor Pat!
ReplyDeleteWha a blessing to have you teach Sunday it was wonderful and convicting **) I know how hard it is wo wait for something ...Hang in there!! We are praying for you!
So glad to see your getting out and staying busy! God cant use you when your sitting in the house =) and we are BLESSED by you!
blessings!
Hi Pat,
ReplyDeleteJust thinking about you and checking in on your blog. Love the pix of Jordan's wedding. I am glad that you are staying busy and know how tough it is to wait. None of us likes it too much, in our instant society.
Hang in there brother. You remain in my prayers and trust that the Lord will bring you through and perfect that which concerns you. Love to all the family.
Don't veg....ride the bike!
ReplyDeletei guess it it like waiting for a husband's salvation and learning that God is Soveriegn. He desires the prayers of His people and we are to keep on praying because He will answer in His time, with His plan, in His way, molding and conforming me along the way as I pray 30 times, 300 times, 3,000 times until He says it is done.
ReplyDeleteI have never been good at 'waiting' either, but I am good at 'squirmering'. It's not fun.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you are doing better. Had you on my mind all last week. Keeping 'active' is the best medicine.
I missed your sermon. I was out of town and had just gotten home, tired, with a house full of company because it was my great grandsons first birthday. Leaving again for three weeks to Montana and Idaho. I check your BLOG almost daily. I pray your surgery gets scheduled very soon. It is a concern.
I think of your 'sweet' wife often and praise God she is now in a place of 'peace and no pain or discomfort. The memorial picture of her is beautiful.
You take care of yourself. Eat LOTS of MALTS and SHAKES.
Try not to squirm.....
God Bless...Isabelle
Hi Pat, good to know there are others out there who get antsy also. However, we do need to recognize this for what it is and thanks for doing just that...it is encouraging when you are real and open but also as you address the issue and turn it over to God...for He cares for you! And so do we. much love and grace!
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Dear Pat,
ReplyDeleteWe always appreciate your updates and your openess. We too, are doing the waiting thing. It is difficult it seems, once we have gotten geared up to a certain timing, to shift gears and idle for a while (it feels like a waste of time)! We pray for His perfect timing for you and for His grace in waiting for it.
We love you, brother.
d. bruce