Waiting Room pt. 2

Good friends have told me it's hard to be in God's Waiting Room.

It's true. But at the same time, the details don't really matter. I don't think it matters if I go by train or bus, whether I wear a dress or pajamas, if I'm in Maine or Argentina, whether I stay or go-- I already know what I'm supposed to do. My calling is the same as all other Christians: love God, love others.

That we can do wherever we are, whatever we do. As long as I look to God to help me with that (which is, by the way, the only way I can even attempt it), he'll bring me where he can use me... IF and when he wants to.

Even Jesus said Not my will, but Yours.

Not my plan. Not even "God's plan for me," but God's plan-- and may I please take part?

Though I'm annoyed at being thrown back into the job search cycle, it's not that important and it's not all that bad either. I'm still young, meaning that I'm responsible for just myself. I don't have a family to support. I'm free and stable enough to entertain and explore many different directions. Really, I should be excited!

And if not excited, at least not overwhelmed, because I'm not alone. All I've gotta do is trust, try to listen, and keep my focus on the things that really matter. Then I can enjoy whatever comes along and take advantage of the time I'm given. Through the slight discomfort of the unknown, I recognize how blessed I've been and how lucky I am to have options.

It's all a matter of perspective.

Yes, I'm stressed, but I'm working to channel that stress into adrenaline and then into action.

Trust is a choice not to worry.
Luke 12:25
Which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to your height?
Matthew 6:27
And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to your life? 

In the Waiting Room, what do you do?
You wait...as patiently as possible.
You read and relate.
So in God's Waiting Room, I can read the Bible (which I love more every time I open it) and relate with the people sitting next to me (whom I'm learning to love slowly but steadily).

Waiting is not the same as wasting time. Pray that I understand that with a positive, proactive attitude!