Quotes (from Jesus Calling) from my DQT this morning:
"Do not try to rush this process, because hurry keeps your heart earthbound."
All you that know me know that I always want things done fast. Admittedly, I have been known to say to the attendant at a fast food window, "I thought this was fast food...obviously we have different interpretations of fast." (Okay - that sounds a lot nicer here than when I actually say it.)
Well, it is apparent God has a different approach to fast also:
"Lay your requests before Me and wait in expectation."
Why is it I want my food fast yet I am willing to wait for surprises? I love surprises. It is definitely my language of love. I am not talking about general surprises (like a Longchamp purse from a good friend or a trip to a spa in Phoenix from my husband - just kidding), it can be just an inspirational quote via email or phone call, a card, etc. - but a surprise of a show of support and love.
My Christian guidance counselor has said that when I overcome this hurdle a big surprise for me will be how many acquiantences and strangers I will become friends with and how many new people I will meet that will tell me they prayed for me when I was sick. I am looking forward to that surprise!
Maybe God loves surprises too. A surprise to give him is my patience right now. I need to be a patient with patience.
"Step back from the noise and activity of your busy life and listen humbly and quietly for His guidance. It may come when you least expect it."
Have a great week!
PS: I do have bones to stand on! I can actually see my bones in my feet and ankles. A nice surprise...
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Dawn, you really looked great on Saturday. I enjoyed visiting - even though too short. Looking forward to more when we can.
ReplyDeleteYou do have bones to stand on, and from the looks of it, a lot of loving and caring friends and family to lean on when those bones feel tired. Keep taking it patient and slow, it's really becoming you. :-) XOXO
Dawn,
ReplyDeleteI just checked your blog for the first time in a few days! I am praying for you! Stay strong! I will come for a visit soon!
Shannon Hansen
“In the infinity of life where I am, all is perfect, whole, and complete. My life is ever new. Each moment of my life is new and fresh and vital. I use my affirmative thinking to create exactly what I want. This is a new day. I am a new me. I think differently. I speak differently. I act differently. Others treat me differently. My new world is a reflection of my new thinking. It is a joy and a delight to plant new seeds, for I know these seeds will become my new experiences. All is well in my world.”
ReplyDeleteLouise Hay, You Can Heal Your Life
I miss seeing you walking across the carpool cross walk! I only got to know you at "The Italian Dinner", Lance and I sat at your table. You kept us entertained! I can see that your humor continues in your blog posts...laughter is the best medicine! It is such a joy to see the "Second" family in action...so many lifting you up in prayer. My plan was to try and lift you up but I must confess your blogs have lifted me up! Yes, Dawn, God is good and He is full of surprises! We have you and your family covered in prayer!
ReplyDeleteKim Wright
1. Patience?? What is that? I know I have forgotten. Here is what websters says:
ReplyDeletethe quality of being patient, as the bearing of provocation, annoyance, misfortune, or pain, without complaint, loss of temper, irritation, or the like.
2. an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay: to have patience with a slow learner.
3. quiet, steady perseverance; even-tempered care; diligence: to work with patience.
I found an interesting quote while looking that up.
We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.
-Helen Keller
Praying for Patience for you!
Joy
Dawn,
ReplyDeleteWe have not talked in forever, but I thought I would let you know that I will be praying for you! Take care and thanks for the blog. It is a nice way to keep up with how you are doing.
Praying for God's healing power!
Kris