I've Been Waitin'

... and what do I do while I wait? I play mental games developing all sorts of ways that I can think of to manipulate my circumstances.

While we wait, aren't we tempted to manipulate so the wait can get on with it and be OOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEERRRR?

Then I am reminded of manipulative women.

Eve - her manipulations changed the course of human history.
Remember, she couldn't wait to taste the forbidden fruit.

Lot's daughters- their manipulations resulted in incestuous relationship between them and thier father, Lot. The offspring of their children became enemy territories to the nation of Israel. Remember Lot's daughters couldn't wait to mary or allow God to give them husbands.

Sarah - her manipulations changed the course of history - for the worse! Remember, she grew tired of waiting for that baby she so longed to hold.

I'm just thinkin'. I may be tempted to spend my time manipulating,


-like talking to the coach so my child can play more ball?


-like asking a third party to get unnesesarily involved in an sticky situation ?

-like convincing a doctor to administer more drugs?

-like misrepresenting myslef in order to get a much coveted position?

I need to remember God has everything under control. If He has allowed this time trial in my life I can rest in peace that God has a purpose - not to harm me but to prosper me. My manipulations will only derail God's perfect plan and take my focus off what Jesus can do in my life when I lean on Him.


So dear ones, while you wait, trust God and

Shine!