WAITING

"Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart. . ."

Psalm 27:14

WAITING? NOW THERE'S AN UNPOPULAR WORD.

Nevertheless, it characterizes our Christmases. Quite often around Christmastime, there are things we want so badly that we believe we just can't wait for them.

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Remember the anticipation of waiting for Christmas day?

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Whether waiting for Christmas day, waiting for payday, waiting for healing, waiting for restoration, waiting for true love, or even waiting for tomorrow, when impatience builds up within us, it automatically increases our stress.

What is it about waiting that causes us so much stress? Why is it so hard for us to settle our minds and emotions and patiently wait?

While waiting, in any form--at any time--is unwelcomed and uncomfortable, it's a part of life. And after a few times around the block and back, no one has to tell us the negative affects from impatient waiting.

Stress-survivors unanimously agree that patience is a virtue; and this virtue is not easily or comfortably achieved. Matter of fact, one of the hardest lessons to be learned on the road to becoming a successful survivor is learning how to wait.

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As with all things Good and Perfect, the art of learning to wait is wrapped-up in the Word of God.

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Greater than any gift from anyone's tree, God's word gives us power and courage to stand--and withstand--all things, at all times, in all places.

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Peace I leave with you . . .