Waiting

Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. Proverbs 8:34

Gosh, I wish I looked like this while waiting but clearly I do not. I feel like an expert on waiting as my life seems to be defined by it. I have learned that waiting on the Lord in not only better but is also necessary. I have growm accustomed to waiting before I respond to an e-mail, respond over the phone and when I want to purchase something unnecessary. I was reminded ever so genlty this week how God works miraculously when we wait on him.

I have been in a debackle with a person who was working on a project with me. As I have learned the hard way, just because people charge a lot for their services, doesn't mean you get high quality results. What an unfortunate realization. Everyone thinks paying full price means you get the best work- yep, not in my case. The best results I have received are the ones I got for free. Anyway, I have been avoiding this particular meeting for a few weeks b/c I have anticipated having to go in and fight for what was right. Frankly, I am so tired of fighting for what is right. It is exhausting especially when you have been fighting cancer, an ex-spouse and depression. But, I knew I had to deal with this situation, as it was not going to go away. I was eager to check this one off my list, so I called to talk. To my amazement and surprise, me waiting was the very best thing I could have done. I ended up not having to fight for what was right, as a matter of fact, the person admitted responsibility and did what was right.

As much as it hurts to wait on the Lord, it is not only necessary but the results are worth it.