PATEINCE IS A VIRTUE: HOLY WAITING

“Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord.  See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain.” James 5:7

We all have dreams, desires, and expectations in our hearts.  But typically, there is a period of waiting involved before God’s promises are fulfilled.  This is not always easy to bear, but God in His wisdom knows precisely the timing that is in our best interest.  Often times we rebel against the timing of God, and force situations to unfold, pushing God’s blessing out of the scenario,  leaving us at a loss of why things didn’t turn out as expected.

Let us remember that His ways are not our ways, and His timing is not our timing!!!

Let us put our trust in the Lord that HE indeed has a plan for each and every one of us, and IS very concerned about the particular details of our lives; the LIFE that HE gave us, so of course he is concerned!!!

So instead of getting frustrated, angry, or disappointed if things do not go exactly as planned, let us turn our eyes unto the Cross and proclaim with all our hearts and souls “Thine will be done, not mine”.

Once in this dependent and trusting state upon God, He is able to enter the scene and HIS most loving plan will begin to take shape and unfold, surprising us in unforeseen ways:  “Give us this day our daily bread”.

In the above reading, it does not say “if” you wait, but rather “as” you wait patiently. The fact is that we are all going to wait, whether we like it or not.  We can either CHOSE to use  this time of holy waiting (as the farmer waits patiently for his fruit) for the glory of God or, unfortunately, for our continued disappointment if we chose not to trust our Lord.

Be hopeful in the Lord that HIS love and grace is sufficient no matter what the issue at hand is---- it’s only a matter of time before He shines thru the darkness; BUT only if you allow HIM to.

So I urge you my brothers and sisters, become like the farmer; waiting in joyful expectation that our loving Father will take care of us, bringing our longings and prayers to fruition and tend to our needs as He sees fit.

 Today could be that day that God turns it all around!!!!

 As you wait with holy patience and expectancy, you will open the window of your soul to allow the Holy Spirit in to work His wonders in you. Then He will give you strength and courage to fight your battles, overcome obstacles (in HIS name) , and  grant  peace in your soul------ then you will behold the bountiful  harvest He has  promised us, since the moment we were made by HIM.

Glory to His name forever

Your servant in our most compassionate King,

Father Spyridon