Take Your Time, Jesus

So I thought I was waiting on the Lord with a right heart. Just trusting that He would lead when the time is right. Listening to a favorite song of mine this morning "Wait on the Lord" by Coffey Anderson, a few little words spoke VOLUMES to me.

"Take your time Jesus." 

The attitude of the heart is always more important to the Lord than even our greatest actions.

In my heart, I've been waiting like I'm in line for the best roller coaster in the world. Excited, nervous, anticipating. but can't wait to get into that seat and GO! I don't think that's the way the Lord intends for me to wait on Him. I don't want to fast forward this part. Like the eight year old who speed reads through the birthday card - because their mom said it's the right thing to do - before tearing into the awesome surprise all hidden and wrapped.

When Tyler and I go out to dinner together - a rare and special treat for both of us - and we're waiting for the server to bring out our food, we enjoy the waiting time. I wouldn't care if that server took an hour to bring out the appetizer. I'm just sitting with my most favorite person in this world, enjoying him and our time together.

Now that's how I should be living through this waiting time! Here I am in Farmington, this waiting room, with my Jesus. My Love above any other. I want to just enjoy Him here. No expectation. No rush for the next best thing.

I needed a reminder of how to do this waiting thing. The Lord knows I need these object lessons over and over again. The best part is - Jesus is perfectly patient with all of us. He loves us more than we can possibly comprehend!