Waiting

This is stirring my soul this afternoon... SO good!!

"If we imagine happiness to be found in furious pursuit, we will end up in a rage at the unsatisfying results. If on the other hand we set ourselves to pursue the wise and loving and holy will of our heavenly father, we will find that happiness comes-quietly, in unexpected ways, and surprisingly often as the by-product of sacrifice. Waiting is a form of suffering-the difficulty of self restraint, the anguish of unfulfilled longing, the bewilderment of unaswered prayer, flesh and heart failing, soul breaking.
These are indeed tribulations, and tribulation is the curriculum if we are to learn patience. We want answers now, right now, but we are required at times to walk in darkness. Nevertheless, God is in the darkness. (psalm 62:5) In him alone lie our security, our confidence, our trust. A spirit of restlessness and resistance can never wait, but one who believes he is loved with an everlasting love and knows that underneath are the everlasting arms will find strength and peace. God is the waiting."
--Elisabeth Elliot