God's Timing or Ours?
“But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day, the Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness” (2 Peter 3:8). These words bring tears to my eyes. Not tears of sadness or tears of joy, but tears from my heart being so humbled by this truth. I am impatient. That is my constant struggle. I’m not short tempered, or easily angered, but I am impatient when it comes to the things I desire in my heart. You see, I am a visual person, a very visual person. I can envision things that I want to happen in my life. I can envision my sons’ future and all the wonderful things in store for their future. I can envision my family and closest friends overcoming their biggest challenges. I can envision our singles ministry flourishing like never before. I can even envision my future husband, not what he looks like (I still have no idea), but what he’ll be like, according to what I feel I need an...