pocket – MarinaMorrison(aka)EdenStillwater'sInspirations

Today’s message from God Calling – A.J. Russell, reminds us that the waiting is the hardest part. I just had that little talk with Jesus this morning. I was praying and surveying some situations, and I said, “Lord, I need an acre of land. Jesus, please!” I could almost hear His laughter. That’s when He reminded me that He’s the boss; and that he knows better and has better timing than I do. Now, He’s hearing my laughter as I’m loving Him for confirming that little reminder of this lesson this morning.

Getting into the habit of just reminding myself of God’s sovereignty, wisdom, will, and power, helped me so much in this waiting area. It’s something I used to have to do quite often. After awhile, it gets you to the point where you can just say, “Never the less, Lord, not my will, but thine be done.” (Luke 22:42)

This message ties in with yesterday’s message about true success, and with my post from Oct. 28th, about looking for, or at, the glad surprises (the candy bar) in God’s pocket. Together, all three give us a clearer picture of God’s love for us, and empower us to learn the value of waiting on Him.

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Today’s message from God Calling – A.J. Russell, bids us to look for the glad surprises as we walk with Him. This, we’re told, is the way a child bows to the one who loves him/her.

When I read the message, I’m reminded of my daughter at age three. She spied a candy bar in Grandpa’s shirt pocket one day, and asked him for it. Grandpa was not above spoiling little ones a bit. He took to hiding one in his pocket every few days. He’d make sure it was peeking out when he came in. Her little face got so bright it could have lit up the whole house. Those little glad surprises brought Grandpa just as much joy as they did my daughter.

We need to have that attitude with God. He says, “I know the plans I have for you; plans to prosper you, and not to harm you.” It takes a little practice, but if you stick with it, you can do it. Look for the candy bar whenever you say, “Not my will, but yours, Lord.” There’s always a treat in the end, isn’t there? Yeah. And, I’m so glad Jesus doesn’t say, “You of little faith; why did you doubt me?” I’m pretty sure He knows we do enough of that ourselves…I do, anyway.

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Learning To Wait

Look For The Candy Bar