God knows what I need long before I need it.
A kind
gesture.
A hug.
A
comforting word.
A glimpse
of heaven.
He also gives me what I need but seldom want.
A
difficulty.
A crisis.
A tragedy.
A test of
faith.
Through these he gives me the former, strengthening
my character, my faith and perfecting my patience. Ah, patience, the ability to
remain calm while waiting to be delivered from suffering, or granted a heart’s
desire.
I still find this to be one of the most difficult virtues to practice. I want the suffering to end and I want the miracle or gift now. The gift I am now impatiently waiting for is retirement. I admit, as I've aged, particularly this year, I tire much easier and the hour long commute to work takes it's toll, both in energy and time.
I still find this to be one of the most difficult virtues to practice. I want the suffering to end and I want the miracle or gift now. The gift I am now impatiently waiting for is retirement. I admit, as I've aged, particularly this year, I tire much easier and the hour long commute to work takes it's toll, both in energy and time.