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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: STEW (11/26/15)
Keep Waiting
I felt anxious and agitated in the queue as I waited to be served, at one point I thought perhaps I should visit another bank for a quick service; standing and waiting for two hours was not only tiring but discouraging as well.

Anxiety comes when our expectations are not met as per our plans and program; in fact it limits success or outcome of our action. I as reflected on this point I realize God always teaches us patience in our waiting process. Every product that is of good quality and appealing to a customer takes time as is being manufactured, that's why God keeps molding us day by day that we may be a nourishing sweet aroma before him. The scripture as well states clearly that we should not be anxious in anything but in prayer and supplication let your request be made known unto God and his peace that surpasses all human understanding will guard our hearts in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7 NIV)

God already knows the urgency of our need and will intervene at that point when its right for him, but as Christians we tend to feel God has forgotten all about us, the devil likewise uses such moments in our lives to suggest shortcuts that will eventually lead us to destruction. I do fully understand the pain and the discouragements that come in our waiting process but God has promised his peace and comfort to assure us of his presence at that moment.He will bring to accomplishment that which he has started if we do not loose heart.

Let it be your prayer to keep waiting upon him, once your character is mature and complete, God will reveal himself to you and will remove the anxiety within.
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Trudy Newell
12/04/15
A good reminder. No one likes to wait. It sure is easy to take 'short cuts' which don't work. Thanks. Keep writing.
C D Swanson 
12/04/15
Amen!
All in God's time...perfect every single time. A timely reminder and powerful message.

God bless~
Donna Powers
12/04/15
This short but poignant article carries a truth for all of us.
Keep writing!
Bonnie Bowden 
12/05/15
Waiting and the unknown are two of the most anxiety provoking experiences.
Brenda Rice
12/06/15
Thanks for your encouragement. Your message is good for all of us who find ourselves waiting for one thing or the other.
Larry Whittington
12/06/15
It is especially good for us to watch as God, the potter, works on us, his clay, during trials in our life. He is just wanting to make a vessel fit for his service.

Keep your thoughts flowing.
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
12/09/15
This is a nice devotion. I like how you started out with an example that is real and one everyone can relate to in one way or another.

Make sure you put Scriptures in quotation marks. Be conscious of your tense. I noticed you switched from past to present, sometimes in the same sentence.

I like how you suggested a prayer idea. I might urge you to go a step further and actually include the prayer in the devotion. You made some great points. I'm a big worrier and needed this reminder right now. I live how God sends me little love notes like this when I need them most.
Judith Gayle Smith-Owens Vitouswykegardinerclark
12/09/15
Powerful truths . . .