Why do we always want the fastest journey to any destination? I was driving today and was thinking about how I will look around and figure out the quickest route to where I am going. I analyze what's in front of me and if there is too much traffic and I may have to wait for very long, then I will take another road. I actually probably end up taking more time. It's so hard for me just to sit and wait in a vehicle. But as I was starting to do that this morning, I stopped myself. I drove straight ahead and by the time I got to the intersection, the cars were all gone and I was able to drive the original route to my destination.
I realize that I do that in life. I get impatient and I want everything to change right now. I'm okay for a short while but then my patience runs out and I'm ready to push forward. I read something recently that talked about not letting your passion overpower you patience. Yes we all have passion that is God given but it doesn't mean that we should take everything into our own hands to make it happen. If God has given me that passion, He also needs to develop it to the point of being able to use it for His purpose and glory. If we actually get bored or impatient and try to live out our passions on our own, we can do damage to others and ourselves. It's the same theory about doing something right at the wrong time is still the wrong thing.
I think when we get bored with our lives and it feels like we aren't moving anywhere then we need to ask God why not. Maybe we need to develop ourselves more and if that's the case, God will put the books or people with the knowledge we need around us. Maybe it is just that God is putting everything together for us. We may be ready but the world around us may not be. God's timing is always perfect.
If you are like me and get bored easy, then find good things to fill the time. Start studying the bible in a new way. Or start outlining a plan that you would like to carry out later in life. God doesn't ask us to just sit, wait and twittle our thumbs. Unless you have a hard time getting your mind quiet. I don't have that problem. I can sit in the quiet and feel at ease. In fact maybe a little too well. I think for now it's time for me to be comfortable in the craziness. And that has been arranged by God. We have a house full of grandkids that are living with us. My quiet time flew out the window but that is more than okay. I'm up for the challenge.
So I'm looking at this new season and I'm looking straight ahead like I did this morning. I'm not going to take any detours to try and make the season shorter or quicker. I'm going to take what God gives me and hold on to the promise that if I travel straight ahead and stay focused on Him that He will clear the way just like He did the long line of cars for me this morning. How much more simpler can it be than that?
“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”- Romans 15:5-6
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