I can't believe that the holiday season is almost upon us!   It seems as if the time goes by faster each year.   It's a reminder to me to make each day count.  

I have to be very honest with you this month, my attitude has sucked lately.   I've been irritable, impatient…very impatient and just plain cranky.   Now, I could make excuses and say that it's been because of being sick or all the pressures of going back to school, or a number of things.   But the truth of the matter is, I haven't gotten my way in my timing, and I've been like a little child who wants to kick and scream until I get what I want.   Shocking, yes, I know.   HA!   I've been playing the “but Gooooooooood ” game, trying to convince Him why my timing and my way is perfectly good and He should get on board with me.   Oh, how my Father probably shakes His head at me so many times and just laughs at me.

I know He's saying, “Michele, be patient.   I know your desires.   I know the complete situation.   I know what's ahead on your path, and I'm working to clear the way so that everything you are waiting for can be fabulous when the timing is perfect.”   “But God,” I say, “Couldn't we do it this way and You can still work everything out???????”

Oh, how many times do we do that over and over with God?   I know I do way too many times.   But God is so good and faithful to just chuckle at me and remind me to enjoy the journey.   He reminds me that while I wait, it's a great time to grow closer to Him, work on the parts of my life that may be lacking and could use a little work.   It's a great time to enjoy all the little blessings along the way that I could possibly miss out on if the situation was rushed.   He shakes His head when I start whining that the situation probably won't even come about.   He reminds me that He's given me a promise a long time ago, and I've been patient all this time….I can wait just a little longer.   Don't you just hate it when you know there's just nothing left you can do to manipulate the situation, and you absolutely have no other choice but then to be patient?

But one thing God has taught me over the years is that there is a lesson in every time of waiting, every trial, and the sooner we realize that and look for what God is trying to teach or show us through the situation, the more we can enjoy that time.   And sometimes the quicker we learn the lesson, the quicker He can bring about the results.

I just hate when God thumps me on the head with my own article!   He's been telling me these things over and over lately…. I've just been very stubborn and ornery.   Maybe it's time to stop whining and trying to negotiate, release the stubbornness and slow down to see what God has for me during this time.   Thank goodness God has more patience than I do!

Waiting patiently…

Michele

His Princess

Love Letters From Your King

By Sheri Rose Shepherd

My Princess….

Wait on Me

But those who wait on the Lord will find new strength.   They will fly high on wings like Eagles.   They will run and not grow weary.   They will walk and not faint.

Isaiah 40:31

Wait on Me, My princess.   My timing is always perfect.   I know you're anxious about many things, and I see your passion for all the plans I have put in your heart.   I know that you long to fly, and I see your enthusiasm.   However, just as a vinedresser nurtures the vine and waits patiently for the right moment to harvest the grapes, so too am I working tirelessly to prepare you to bear much fruit.   Don't run ahead of Me or try to fly before My plans are complete.   Your strength will fail you, and your dreams will wither away.   Trust Me that My dreams for you are far greater than you can dream on your own.   You will run farther and soar higher if you will patiently wait for the season of My blessing.   Draw close to Me now, and I promise that the season of waiting will bring you the sweetest of rewards.

Love,

Your King and Lord of perfect timings