Another Resolution

I had a one of those "ah-ha" moments at church today. It made me realize that I complain too much. I'm not one of those completely pessimistic nay-sayers, but I think in my quest to learn more about God and His ways, I might come off as a griper. Or one of those people in constant need of reassurance. I've been around people like that, I don't want to be one.

I realize I spend a lot of time praying for things that I want and/or need. Not that these are frivolous requests, most of them weigh heavy on my heart. You might even say I tend to "grieve" over a few. At church today, God reminded me to be happy with what I have been given, and thankful to Him for providing. God doesn't want me wasting so much time focusing on what I still want. My worrying and grieving won't make it happen any faster. God's timing is perfect and it'll happen when it happens.

This is not to say that I shouldn't pray or I should just stand by waiting for God to do whatever it is He's going to do. Prayer keeps us in communication with God, enables us to hear from Him and perpetuates the relationship He desires with us. But I need to pray and then wait, no matter how long it may take.

Some prayers go unanswered, for our own good. Others just take time, who knows why. If we knew God's plans, we would probably find shortcuts in them and miss out on some of the opportunities to learn and savor His power.

So, one more resolution: Trust in God and wait for Him. After all, He's the one leading the way, not me. Happy New Year!