One day last week I was finishing up with something and Martha was really wanting a snack or a drink or me to help her with something (I clearly remember the details real well:) ). She kept asking me and I kept having to say, “just a minute, please wait patiently Martha.” Finally, I finished whatever I was doing and was working on getting her what she needed when she came up to me and hugged by legs and said, “Mommy, I’m sorry I didn’t wait well.” I was so struck by it, and thankful for the Spirit’s work in her heart to convict her of her impatience and ask forgiveness for it.
I’ve also been stuck with her words as I’ve prayed this week. I find my own heart convicted and needing to repent of my impatience, telling my heavenly Father, “I’m sorry I’m not waiting well”.
I still don’t know how to wait well, though I’ve been asking the question for quite a while now. Praying the Lord will work patience more and more in each of us. And thankful he gives us his Spirit to bring about that fruit.
Tags: adoption, Overheard-at-my-house
What sweetness. Thank you Lord for working in Sarah-Beth’s family’s hearts. If we all can come to the Lord as little children.
I have found such encouragement from my children, and how difficult it is for them to be obedient. Just like it is for me! It is very humbling for me to realize this is how I am with God. And that is why we need Christ, to bridge that gap! Thanks for sharing!
catching up on your blog, and this one has me in tears.
waiting well?…me neither, friend! it is hard. and convicting as I try and teach my kids to do it and then have to tell the Lord “I don’t know how to do this either.”
got your update letter today. will pray for ya’ll tonight. may our babies be home soon.
hugs.