teach me Lord to wait!

By Joyce Pelletier
 
     I wanted to look at what God says about making plans. I like to plan and organize things. Always have and if I listen to God, He will give the sign to start planning and seek what He has to say.
 
      Proverbs 19:21 ‘Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.’ 
 
     Our granddaughter became engaged in the middle of May this year. What a delight when we heard the news. Aha! Time to start planning, but God says, just wait and I’ll tell you when.
 
     I am so guilty or jumping in when inspired. But when I realize God has nudged me to wait and see when other things are in place before I jump in for my take on things. She lives in Virginia and it is a daunting task to just pack a bag and go. 
 
     Details drag us back to our demands to get it all together. I am so excited for her to be planning her wedding. It’s a blessing for her to be allowed to enjoy every moment. Our only need is to wait for a few details to be organized in our life to change things, so it is possible to be part of this festivity When our kids were married, we had our turn to help them plan. Now is the time for the next generation to do this. 
 
     However, a few days ago, in the process we made our plans, so we are free to travel over 650 miles to be part of this exciting time. In the light of this, we have things planned with Physical Therapy, medical tests, and then there is Ollie to be taken care of. Ollie is our Toy Poodle who could not make this trip. He’s old and not physically well. 
 
     Then we considered the trip by plane or train. The plane won  hands down Either way it is difficult in our mid-80s. It was a bit challenging to process these plans. Now, the tickets are purchased, the plans are coming together, the  train got pushed aside and on the plane we will go. God will be with  us, and that is all we need. We talked about the plans but then realized we have not asked God for his input. We decided on the plane and thus it will be. Time is passing quickly and all I need to do is enjoy each moment as we go.

     Plans are made and now we wait, Not my best gift, but as I sit here, writing this, we're going to make it and it will all be good. God is in control. the plan for Ollie has not been revealed, and I want to ask God why, I hear a whisper of 'just be patient, it will all happen.' Timing is key. Does not my word say in Proverbs that we "trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.' I can only live in this moment that God has given me. So, the planning stays idle until the right time comes. And it will come. Joyce must learn the best thing I can do is wait for God’s next direction. It will be there where I need it at just the right time.  I never realized how impatient I am, but as sure as God's presence is with me, He remains silent. When t he time is right the plans will take full tilt to the way it will go. 
 
     We knew that this exciting event was coming, and now that it is here, 
What does is say in Proverbs 16:9 ‘In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.’  
 
     As I finish up this blog, The Lord's will is being done and we will be at peace, as we remember, Those that wait upon the Lord will renew their strength. They will mount up on the wings of eagles. They will run and not grow weary, walk and not faint. Teach me Lord, teach me Lord to wait.