(A Daily Reflection on Divine Mercy)
One common struggle many people have is that of
impatience. We tend to want what we want
when we want it. In our fast-paced
society we are used to instant everything.
A full meal can be reheated within minutes, text messages can be sent
worldwide in seconds, news travels the moment it happens, and for many people
almost anything they could ever want or need is generally only a short drive
from their homes at the nearest superstore.
All of this fosters a tendency to want what we want when we want
it. But the Lord does not work this
way. He has His own timing which is
always in accord with His perfect wisdom.
Very often we can experience a temptation to do what we think is in the
best interest of the truth and to do it now.
But sometimes God chooses to wait before He acts. When He acts, His ways become clear and
convincing and His wisdom is unmistakable (See Diary #1587).
Reflect upon your desire to do great things for God or to
speak the truth in one situation or another.
Is your impulse from the Lord or is it your own impatience prompting
you? This is an important question to
reflect upon because God’s Truth can only come forth at His command, in His
time. If we try to push the Hand of God
we will be doing so on our own. Yes, God
will use even our misguided or impatient works for His glory, but our plans
done in our way will never accomplish the glorious works of God as He can only
accomplish them. Reflect upon your patience
with the Will of God and make an act of surrender this day. Your trust and surrender will open the doors
of Mercy in accord with the perfect Will of God.
Lord, I surrender to You
and Your perfect Will. Give me patience
so that I may set aside my own ideas and plans, submitting only to You. May I learn to wait on You, dear Lord, and
act only as You command. I love You, my
God. Jesus, I trust in You.
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