Be Patient

In my last post I talked about being afraid to move forward in my life – but I’ve had a realization since then (I do a lot of thinking when I’m at work). I may need to eventually be somewhere (e.g. teaching music) but that may not be where I’m supposed to be right now. Right now the Lord has me doing construction. It may not be my absolute most favorite job and I may never make something of it, but it’s where the Lord has me.

So, right now I’m learning to be patient. I’m also learning how to interact with people who are nothing like me, and have absolutely no similar interests. But most importantly, I’m learning how to rest in the Lord and rely on what He knows is best for me.

Trust in the Lord…

I was in my room the other day and was just looking around when a framed picture, that has hung in my room ever since I moved into the room, caught my eye. It’s a picture of three cowboys riding their horses over some rough terrain. Written in the corner of the picture is Proverbs 3:5, 6 – “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” (NKJV)

I was reminded that no matter how much planning I do for my life, it’s all in vain unless I trust the Lord to direct my life. If I’m trusting Him, then my plans will be the same His plans – that being the case, there’s no need to worry about it.