Joyce Meyer said, “Patience is not the ability to wait but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.”
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While I was at home something happened,I actually told my sister to wait for me because we were going somewhere and I was not at home yet,I actually came back late but during those times she called me and said she couldn't wait anymore, she's tired and so on,she grumbled,said alot of things and I was quite disappointed.
This brought me to this topic today, what exactly is your attitude while waiting,we always hear patience is a virtue,most of us are waiting for one thing or another but in that process we are doing something despicable,some people are actually waiting on God for kids but while they are waiting they are busy going from one herbalist house to another, grumbling and doing all sorts of things.
I remembered years back when I was in Lagos,I needed money I didn't know what to do,it was the height of it all,I had a conviction to wait that God will provide,I waited for some days,but while waiting I thought God was taking longer than expected,so I decided to ask someone,but the next day he surprised me and sent someone else to me,so I was filled with shame because I shouldn't have asked that person,I should have waited,why can't we fully trust him when we are waiting for something,he will surely come through.
I know waiting is tough,it challenges us,it's not easy to wait,what exactly are we waiting for? Maybe it's a new job, partner or kids,we should keep a good attitude while waiting.
Attitude we should have while waiting
1. Thanksgiving.
Some people won't agree because they feel until they see what they are waiting for they can't give thanks,that shouldn't be,that attitude of Thanksgiving is very important while waiting,it can actually catalyse you from that waiting period to that achievement period that you want.
2. Keep busy.
When you are busy doing other things you won't be consumed with what you are waiting for,an idle hand is the devil's workshop, when you don't have anything doing,you tend to keep thinking about things that is not working out like you expected,get yourself busy,even when you don't have anything to do listen to music,watch films or jokes.
3. Pray fervently.
Like we all know that prayer is connecting with God who can grant your request,when you are waiting for something,keep the praying attitude alive, don't let it die,never give up,it will all come to pass.
4. Show love to others.
I have seen alot of people passing aggression to others because what they are expecting is taking too long,some people are hostile to other people's children because they don't have children,that's really bad,that is the time to show love to others more so that your waiting time will be over.
It is important to show love to others,not everyone must know what you are passing through,life is tough for everyone but not everyone is showing it.
Before I leave let me remind you again, please keep a good attitude while waiting.👍