The Waiting Game
I love to sit around waiting for .....?......., said NO ONE EVER. I am flying to Atlanta today on a standby ticket. That is an appropriate name for the ticket because I am "standing by" watching everyone else get a seat on the plane. I like to be in control and have plans executed according to MY plan so I was a bit surprised when I didn't feel upset or frustrated when my name wasn't called to board. I simply looked for a monitor to get the gate for the next flight. My favorite pastimes are watching people and writing so I have something to occupy my time while I wait. In my bible study recently, I have been learning to be patient and wait on God. This is the first time I have had to exercise my new knowledge. It is wonderful to simply rely on God and trust in His way and His time. I don't know why I am not getting on any of the departing planes but I know there is a reason and my times are in His hands. It is comforting for me to...