So, this morning I was walking to work, and I got stuck behind a long train. For those of you who have spent some time in Harrisonburg, you know this feeling well. Luckily, I left my house 30 minutes early, so I didn't have to worry about being late... this time. As I stood watching the train go by, one car at a time, I got to thinking.
In so many seasons of life I feel as though I am waiting. I am waiting to know which decision to make next, or what job I will have, or where I should go. Especially in transition periods of life, I am praying and asking God to reveal His plan. Sometimes I don't understand the answer to my questions until I am already fully immersed in something. Sometimes I feel like I never understand the answer.
But sometimes, God sends a big train right in front of me that I have to stand behind and watch and wait. Often times, there are messages on the train, and God gives us the time to wait and ponder these messages as the rest of the train passes. I think sometimes I get so caught up in asking for a "sign" of some sort that I miss the big obvious messages on the train right in front of me.
Here's to keeping my eyes WIDE OPEN today.
You need to turn this into a talk.
ReplyDeleteWaiting is a beautiful thing...when God is ready and when you are ready to accept it, the train will pass.