Patience

"In order to have patience we must renounce the tyranny of our own agendas."

Wow! The life lessons that I have been and continue to learn all seem to have to do with patience. I must be lacking in this area of my life because it seems like every time I turn around I am praying for more of it. I think the above quote is exactly what I needed. I need to let go of my own agendas and life plans. It is not about what I want. It must be focused on God and God alone. I must quiet myself and spend time alone, with Him, in order to hear him clearly. I must be obedient to what he tells me. I must give my own agendas over to Him. He knows what is best for me. He has a better plan than I can even image. He is in control and I must let go and allow Him to work it all out. It is not about me… but about him. His peace must overcome my anxieties. My future is in his hands alone… I do not know what it will bring… but I trust him and love him with all of my heart…

“The Lord directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way?” Proverbs 20:24 (NLT)

Life Lessons Learned:

A relationship that I thought we never end is over. As sad as I am about it, looking back I am so grateful for the lessons I have learned. I don’t regret a moment of it. I have been blessed and know that it is all a part of God’s plan.

From the relationship I learned:
The importance of communication and leadership in a relationship
Love and Patience and Kindness (1 Corinthians 13:4)
Obedience to Christ—keeping in close relationship with Him in order hear what He is telling me, so that I can be obedient and in His will for my life
Servant hood—doing for others (acts of service)
How much I need words of affirmation and affection
And much more… I pray that he was also able to learn and grow from our relationship, as well.

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”