Why Are You Waiting?

As we go about our daily lives God puts different situations in front of us to not only test our faith and give us opportunities to grow.  Author Karen Phillips Goodman states this wonderfully in her book, You're Late Again, Lord!  The concept is that as we sit in whatever room we find ourselves in today, we will not advance to the next room until we have learned the lessons here first.  To do this requires a constant walk with God and absolute trust and faith that He will be with you every step of the way and that He will not put you in a situation in which you will fail.  He is interested in our success and well-being.  But you know, like I do, that growth and success only comes from some sort of experience, some are even painful.  While I am not an expert in learning my lessons, I have begun to ask myself these questions to help me understand God's plan, or lesson, for today.  Perhaps you will find these helpful as well:

• What do you think you are waiting for today?
• What does God need you to discover (or rediscover) about your relationship with Him today?
• And, instead of focusing on how to "fix" others, how will you focus on your inner self and ask God for guidance to see what He wants you to learn today?

You may find yourself sitting in some waiting rooms for an extended period of time as not all lessons are easily learned.  However, when that doorway to the next room opens up your heart and mind also open and expand and God's plan for your life will be evident.