It helps to NOT WAIT and just hustle

I am by nature impatient. I guess Im a little brat too. Im used to getting things in my own time frame either because I work hard for it or persuade whoever promised to give them to me to make sure they give them on time. So usually, i dont wait any longer than I expect to. But these days, it seems like I'm being taught this valuable virtue of patience because all the very important things that I expect to happen in my life seem to need a lot of waiting. I can't stand it. The more I wait, I realize, the more I can't get things done.

1. My funds for the Thailand mission trip in May>> I can't wait to hear from my would-be sponsors

2. My "go signal" papers for Baltimore >> Until I get these, a lot of things can't happen yet, like:

-I can't take my American Dietetic Association (ADA) Exam
-I can't go to New York to meet up with my best friend D
-I can't meet up with my former roommate at Parkville
-I can't concentrate

These are the two things I am currently waiting for. Argh!

Lately, though, I have learned that it helps to forget about waiting (even for just a few minutes). One book I read talked about hustling while waiting. This means not being stupid just waiting and waiting but doing what you have to do while you wait. I could use that. You know, take time to smell the flowers, or just do my job instead of getting irritated that I'm still not getting these things. My mind has to rest. Where is my faith? Siiigghhh... (I dont feel Im making any sense but I know I got to my point.)

(photo by Dan. Crabapple tree in his backyard.)

"Be still and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10)