Waiting patiently

   I find it quite interesting how life seems to circle back around. I came across this old post on a blog I no longer use. Reading through it, I was struck with how much this speaks to my life right now. I have recently passed the teaching exam and received my Teacher's Certification. It's been a long haul to say the least. Now I have applications sent out and prayers both answered and still being prayed. And I wait nervously to see how God is going to answer those prayers. Then I stumble across this little diamond in the rough. Wait quietly and patiently. Wait.

Post from 2012
  Reading ahead in my daily devotional I came across the following poem, since this is something I am currently learning how to do in my own life I thought I would share it with you. Enjoy!


'Sit still, my children! Just sit calmly still!
Nor deem these days -- these waiting days -- as ill!
The One who loves you best, who plans your way,
Has not forgotten your great need today!
And, if He waits, it's sure He waits to prove
To you, His tender child, His heart's deep love.

Sit still, my children! Just sit calmly still!
You greatly long to know your dear Lord's will!
While anxious thoughts would almost steal their way
Corrodingly within, because of His delay --
Persuade yourself in simple faith to rest
That He, who knows and loves, will do the best.

Sit still, my children! Just sit calmly still!
Nor move one step, not even one, until
His way has opened. Then, ah then, how sweet!
How glad your heart, and then how swift your feet,
Your inner being then, ah then, how strong!
And waiting days not counted then too long.

Sit still, my daughter! Just sit calmly still!
What higher service could you for Him fill?
It's hard! ah yes! But choicest things must cost!
For lack of losing all how much is lost!
It's hard, it's true! But then --- He gives you grace
To count the hardest spot the sweetest place.'
                                                             J.Danson Smith