Hi Reeva,
It is so true, trusting in God and the willingness to wait for things to 
happen in His time and not ours, thanks for sharing!
Talk to you soon.
Virgie and Hoshi
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From: "Reeva Parry" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 9:36 PM
Subject: Waiting On God


> Waiting on God
>
> Psalm 37:3-6
>
> Godly waiting requires action. Does that surprise you? God asks us to do 
> our
> best work right where we are (1 Corinthians 15:58) and to get along with
> others
> until He moves us elsewhere. (Romans 12:18) As we wait, we are to exhibit
> righteous character, which is...
>
> Patient. When God doesn't answer quickly, we may get frustrated and try to
> manipulate our desired outcome. With the Spirit's help, we can be patient.
>
> Trusting. Trust means believing that the Lord is in control, has our best
> interests in mind, and will arrange things for our good and His glory.
>
> Quiet. Confidence in God brings believers a calmness of spirit. Fretting
> about difficult circumstances and people is to be replaced by a continual
> seeking
> of the Lord's presence.
>
> Steadfast. We are to stand firm with our focus on Jesus and continue to do
> the work we have been given to carry out.
>
> Discerning. When solutions come to mind, we need to distinguish the 
> source:
> Are they our own ideas, the world's suggestions, or the Lord's direction?
> With
> wisdom from God, we will discern where He is at work, what our part is in
> it, and which action we're to take.
>
> Courageous. Courage is not the absence of fear but a calmness and 
> stability
> in the midst of it. Although we do not see God, we believe He is at work. 
> A
> resolute spirit is required if we are to wait on God.
>
> Delays present us with opportunities to show the world what Jesus'
> transforming power has accomplished in us. When God says, "Hold still," 
> how
> do you react?
>
>
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