Recently, my husband had to visit the emergency room. If you have experience with hospitals, you know that the waiting can seem too long, especially when you are hurting. Yes, waiting can seem like forever. We wait to finish school. We wait for the wedding. We wait for babies and grandbabies. We wait for the… Continue reading Benefits of Waiting
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Reward in the Waiting
Patience. It is a fruit of the Spirit we don’t particularly like. Still, it is a characteristic we develop to reflect Christ. There are several examples in Scripture of people who experienced patience. Noah was told to build an ark, yet he waited 100 years for the flood. Moses was used to deliver the children… Continue reading Reward in the Waiting
Beauty in the Waiting
Patience ... This is a word we all dislike at times. Patience ... We want everything when we want it, and we don’t want to wait! Patience ... It is too hard to have patience. Patience ... Is waiting really worth it? Before a beautiful butterfly exits a cocoon, it takes various forms. I once… Continue reading Beauty in the Waiting
Unusual Strength
When we think of strength, we may naturally connect to the physical realm. The amount of weight one can lift. Competitors who give their all straight to the finish line. Those who work hard to build their bodies so they can win and be their best. We may also connect strength to our mind, will,… Continue reading Unusual Strength