Somehow eight minutes elapsed between the time I last glanced at the clock to when I got in my car. Now, I ran behind. Arrgh. I hate to be late.
Of course the first traffic light I came to turned red just as I drove up. Really? One of the longest lights in my city and I am stuck at it. My fingers tapped the steering wheel as my gaze kept darting from the stop symbol to the clock on my dashboard.
Finally, green. Then, from there on in, I sailed through the next four lights, all on green! Even the left turn one onto the highway. Hurrah! Lo and behold I made up those few minutes I’d spent in frustration waiting for the first traffic light to change.
Oh – another God-lesson seeped into my brain and I slid down in my seat feeling a bit sheepish. Sometimes waiting is good. Okay, I get that.
God may have us halt for a while, but that is because it is in our best interest. It is not yet time for us to move. But when we do, in His timing, then we zip along and everything is a “go”.
Have you had that happen to you? I have. It is if every possible obstacle suddenly parts like the Red Sea. When we are in His will, paths are made straight. Waiting on God to say “Go” is well worth the wait…every time.
The next time I am getting impatient, Lord may I recall the traffic light lesson. Thank you for letting me find You today as I stared at the red, waiting for the green.
Julie, sometimes I feel like you know me very well! Each of your posts hits home with me and I’ve learned from all of them! Thanks for sharing your insights and wisdom.
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Thanks Jody
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Thanks for sharing something we all need to remember at times.
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thanks for your support, friendship and prayers.
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Oh my, this needs to be imprinted on the underside of my eye lids. My husband always says “you’ve got one foot up and ready to go.” And I must confess he’s right. But that max-speed-attitude often has me in hurry jail. Dear Lord, help me learn the lesson Julie tells us about today. Help me learn to be quiet and listen–Still and know that You are God.
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