A New Level

   I have been thinking a lot about patience in the last few weeks. I am a pretty patient person when it comes to normal everyday things. However, I feel like I am being taught a whole new level of patience here lately. I never really thought that it had many different levels, but it does. I am learning patience in the area of waiting on God to show me things instead of trying to control them myself. It is so easy sometimes to put myself at the number one spot, but I must remember that I am second! This is a whole lot easier said than done. For me, the trouble comes from a small thing called control. I enjoy being in control of things and knowing every detail, and when it is going to take place. The key thing that I am learning here lately is that I must put all of my trust in Jesus, and I must believe that He knows what He is doing. Also, i must surrender control of every little detail in my life to Him. This seems like it would be so easy...We don't have to worry about anything because He has it all already worked out. I know that I am a work in progress, but I feel like when I actually grasp the concept of this type of trust and patience; I will be able to learn new things with my eyes totally fixed on my creator!


:)lgj