Waiting with joy has been a goal for me. It is far off but each time I find myself in the wait mode I try to get closer to it by remembering the times that the waiting was worth it, when I was grateful that I didn’t get what I thought I wanted so bad, for the people I met while in the waiting room. My daughter and I start each day with praise music and remember Who I am actually waiting on and that He loves us enough to have died to be with us.
Whatever is true, whatever is good think on these things.
I have not reached my goal but I know it will be worth the trying.
Thank you so much for sharing your very inspiring words in your post. I've also learnt (sometimes the hard way) the sheer power of gratitude over despair and hopelessness when facing challenges in my life. It really helps me to shift my overall energy to not spiral into dark thoughts and uplift me with hope and optimism that all will okay. Wishing you the best of luck for a positive outcome :)
This is a post I need to come back to over and over again. Thank you for sharing your wisdom here. I still have a way to go as I learn to wait with gratitude. You’re right, it’s so easy to give in to despair and bitterness.
Waiting with joy has been a goal for me. It is far off but each time I find myself in the wait mode I try to get closer to it by remembering the times that the waiting was worth it, when I was grateful that I didn’t get what I thought I wanted so bad, for the people I met while in the waiting room. My daughter and I start each day with praise music and remember Who I am actually waiting on and that He loves us enough to have died to be with us.
Whatever is true, whatever is good think on these things.
I have not reached my goal but I know it will be worth the trying.
Thanks so much for these thoughts! All very true! :)
Thank you so much for sharing your very inspiring words in your post. I've also learnt (sometimes the hard way) the sheer power of gratitude over despair and hopelessness when facing challenges in my life. It really helps me to shift my overall energy to not spiral into dark thoughts and uplift me with hope and optimism that all will okay. Wishing you the best of luck for a positive outcome :)
Thanks Simon, I appreciate your thoughts. Great to hear your experience. Thank you for your well wishes!
This is a post I need to come back to over and over again. Thank you for sharing your wisdom here. I still have a way to go as I learn to wait with gratitude. You’re right, it’s so easy to give in to despair and bitterness.
I appreciate your comment Rach. We all have a way to go, and that’s ok. :) Sending courage and hope. Xo