~God Is Teaching Me Patience Again~
By Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
Valdosta, Georgia
December 5, 2016 6:45am CST
Good morning! I hope everyone is doing well today. =)
I am sure like most of us God has tried to teach me the easy way...but since I am impatient and hard headed I have to learn things over and over again.
I have been wanting to move into our new home for a couple weeks now. I feel like I have been more than patient-but God doesn't agree with me. 
There have been a couple setbacks on the new house. We are waiting for toilets to come in and more paint as well for my husband to finish the whole house. This is completely out of anyone's control-except for God's of course. So I figure He must be trying to tell me to SLOW DOWN and it will happen. 
I have my reasons for wanting the house NOW though! (Don't we always try to justify our impatient ways?)
Oh well, I need to remember God is in control. This move is going to happen soon, I just need patience until it does. Whether it's this week or next, I'm just grateful we have a roof over our heads while we wait-some people aren't so lucky. 
Did I mention I am also driving my husband INSANE by asking him every single day if the house is ready yet and if we can move in yet? Yup, another reason I need to slow my roll. But in my defense my husband also keeps telling me the wrong day! 
When my husband pulls into the driveway with the U-haul that will be the day we are moving and I need to leave it at that... 
I will be working on this whole patience thing and trust that God has this all in His hands. I might need some reminders though...
If you could kindly pray for my patience level-that would be awesome!
There have been a couple setbacks on the new house. We are waiting for toilets to come in and more paint as well for my husband to finish the whole house. This is completely out of anyone's control-except for God's of course. So I figure He must be trying to tell me to SLOW DOWN and it will happen.
I have my reasons for wanting the house NOW though! (Don't we always try to justify our impatient ways?)
Oh well, I need to remember God is in control. This move is going to happen soon, I just need patience until it does. Whether it's this week or next, I'm just grateful we have a roof over our heads while we wait-some people aren't so lucky.
Did I mention I am also driving my husband INSANE by asking him every single day if the house is ready yet and if we can move in yet? Yup, another reason I need to slow my roll. But in my defense my husband also keeps telling me the wrong day!
When my husband pulls into the driveway with the U-haul that will be the day we are moving and I need to leave it at that... I will be working on this whole patience thing and trust that God has this all in His hands. I might need some reminders though...
If you could kindly pray for my patience level-that would be awesome!23 people like this
23 responses
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Dec 16
@DianneN Lol, yeah I am trying not to focus on it all so much today. I will step back and enjoy the day and whatever happens. =)
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
5 Dec 16
@LovingMyBabies That's about all you can do at this point. Lol! For your sake, I hope it all comes together sooner than later. 
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Dec 16
@dodo19 Yeah some days are harder than others, some things are harder than others. I have a ton of patience with kids and people in general-but when it's something I want to happen-not so much.
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@dodo19 (47336)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
5 Dec 16
@LovingMyBabies I can understand. Hopefully, you don't have to wait much longer to move into your new place.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
5 Dec 16
Patience takes time to acquire. If it was instant it wouldn't be patience. We must learn to be content and even joyful with what has been given to us. Life runs much more smoothly when we learn to be content, sometimes that is even more important than patience.
It all about the journey....not the destination. If you waste your life yearning for the next thing to happen, you don't appreciate the things you have in the here and now.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
5 Dec 16
"If it was instant it wouldn't be patience." Nice way of putting it. Impatience is never a good thing. I have learned that but must still remind myself at times to be patient.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Dec 16
@Morleyhunt Your absolutely right, contentment is a huge part of being patient for new things. I do struggle with that at times as well, clearly. Thank you for that reminder! =)
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Dec 16
@JudyEv I know, your absolutely right. =) I am going to work on today just enjoying our day. Thank you.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Dec 16
@JudyEv Yes that has been a huge blessing for us. =)
@JudyEv (342105)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Dec 16
@LovingMyBabies And you now have transport again so that's a huge plus.
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@CRK109 (14556)
• United States
5 Dec 16
They say that Patience is a Virtue and I think we all know why. It can be so darned difficult. You're having problems with patience because you care so much and you want to get going. So that means it's time to really get into something else and stay busy with that so that when it's really time to move, maybe you'll have trouble extricating yourself from something else! lol
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Dec 16
@CRK109 That is the truth! It is so hard some days and with some things! But I know I should be enjoying the home we are in while we are here. I'm grateful we have a roof over our heads-some people don't.
I am going to work on having fun today with the kids and getting some MyLotting done. =)
@deadreak (653)
• Dagupan City, Philippines
5 Dec 16
Take it easy, enjoy the life that God had gave us, be joyful of what the Lord has done. I pray that God grant you the serenity to accept the things we can not change. Accepting hardship as a path way to peace taking as what jesus did... smile
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Dec 16
@deadreak Your absolutely right! We do need to enjoy what we have right now, each moment we are given. =)
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Dec 16
@AmbiePam Thank you! I need it. Yeah I felt like I was being patient at the time but now I realize I really haven't been at all.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
6 Dec 16
You need to be more patient than you actually are. It is said that "man proposes and God disposes." You should wait for things to complete, before you move to your new house. Our prayers and best wishes are with you.
@Tina30219 (82066)
• Onaway, Michigan
5 Dec 16
Right patience. Like you said when you see that u-haul pull in the driveway you will know it is time to move.
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
5 Dec 16
I'm praying for your patience, but just a reminder, when we ask for something it's " in His time not ours"
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Dec 16
@louievill Your right, it's always God's time and He knows the perfect time-I don't.
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@Juliaacv (51588)
• Canada
5 Dec 16
I can imagine that this must be a little frustrating, especially with the kids and most of your stuff is packed, but it has to be hard on your hubby too-and who can survive without toilets? Yikes, not me!
So, plug away my friend, eventually, like you said, he'll pull into your driveway with the trailer to pile everything into and off you'll all go.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Dec 16
@Juliaacv Yes it is, but I have to realize things will move along in the right time. =) Nope-we definitely cannot live without toilets. Lol
Yeah I know right now it feels like forever but before we know it, it's going to happen.
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@Juliaacv (51588)
• Canada
6 Dec 16
@LovingMyBabies I have a feeling that before too long you'll be up to your neck in boxes in the new house and wishing that you were still waiting for the word!
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
5 Dec 16
I share your impatience, I am the same! gratz about the house
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Dec 16
@Drosophila Lol. Thank you. =) Patience is a tough one for sure!
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@mommymonky (325)
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5 Dec 16
I am also waiting to move. Thanks for the reminder to be patient, it made me feel a bit better about our situation here :)
@mommymonky (325)
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5 Dec 16
@HAPPSINGH Five of us live in a single wide 40 year old mobile home. It is too small for us, and it's falling apart and we can't afford to fix it. We are currently on the list for low income housing, but we have to wait our turn. It could take a couple months, or it could take a year. The apartment that we applied for though, will have four bedrooms :) , so all of the kids will get their own room, and the girls won't be sleeping in our bedroom anymore. They can keep their toys in their rooms, and not in the living room, as is the situation now. I can't wait! I'm really excited for this move.
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@allknowing (137772)
• India
6 Dec 16
I don't blame you at all. Who would not want to shift into a new house. Leave God alone and get on with your impatience. You have a right to be impatient
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
6 Dec 16
Each morning , i always ask God to help me to be patient and calm in everything that i will do , think and say . So far , i am always patient and calm .
Though when i am in bad mood , i can be snappy .
@jstory07 (139976)
• Roseburg, Oregon
5 Dec 16
I think you have lots of patience with your children. So you just have to have patience to wait to move into the house. I will sy a prayer for you. And before you know it. You will be moved into the new house.
@LeaPea2417 (37379)
• Toccoa, Georgia
5 Dec 16
Patience is what I struggle with and God is always remindng me that he knows best,
@Tampa_girl7 (50528)
• United States
5 Dec 16
Patience is not my virtue either. I am still working on it.
@mysimplelot (1347)
• Calcutta, India
6 Dec 16
It is good to have patience. I am also going by a difficult time. I think god has a plan for you. SO do not lose hope yet. Lol.
