God's Timing + Our Timing : A Lesson on Waiting Patiently

So, I had this idea of what I wanted to write for my next blog then I saw the update on my friend Jerad's blog: Finite Calls Infinite.

Then I thought, "Man, how can I say it any better than that??" So, instead of trying to say it better, I'm just going to put some things in my own words, as well as Words from Scripture.

Love is patient... [ I Corinthians 13:4]

Over the past several months I have often struggled with accepting God's timing. Specifically as it applies to relationships and when I will meet the one that God has for me. I have often been plagued with feelings of loneliness. I have questioned God, asking Him, "Why the feelings of loneliness and sadness?? Why the long waiting time?? You brought Eve to Adam because it was not good for man to be alone."

I realized that during this period of time of questioning God was teaching me something. Helping me to grow more mature. The most important lesson being that Our Timing is not always God's Timing. Often God must teach us a 'lesson' before he allows something to happen.

We must be willing to strip away the mindset of wanting things (i.e. companionship, in my case) in our timing; and replace it with the mindset of allowing God to prepare us for the wonderful thins he has in store for us. God has taught me and given me the patience to wait.

The feelings of loneliness still linger, yes, but I know that with all my heart the waiting will be well worth it when I see what God has in store for me!

Love is patient...