Time

  -When I was idly wondering what I would write for my next blog, the
word "time" popped into my mind. I had absolutely no idea what I could write
about time. I am still not certain so I am going to just throw out a few random
thoughts.

I have learned that God's timing is not the same as ours. We live in a world
where we want things not now but right now. God doesn't work like that.True,
there are times when God will perform an instantaneous miracle but we can't
count on them. The norm seems to be more like this: God gives us a promise
and we are excited about it. But then we have to wait for the fulfillment of
that promise. Sometimes even for years. During the waiting, we often have to
fight the temptation to give up. I suspect, though, that God is more
interested in developing our character the way HE wants than fulfilling the
promises when we want. I know that, when I first received the promises of healing, I
thought I would be "zapped" and be back to the way I was. However, after all
these years and still not healed, I realize that it won't happen that way.
But I also realize that I am not the same person that I was back then.

Very few people seem to be content with the amount of time that they have. I
am constantly hearing people complain that they don't have enough time. I
wouldn't know what it is like to not have enough time but, I am guessing,
what they need most is to prioritize their time. God first, of course. On
the other hand, there are those of us who have too much time on our hands.
Still, though, I have it a lot better than most people in this place because
I do have my computer to keep me occupied. Plus I do get out. I can't even
imagine what life must be like for people in a place like this 24/7 and who
are in their right mind but have nothing to do all day. Except maybe watch
tv.

Having so much time is both a curse and a blessing for me. It is a curse
because it is a challenge to find things to occupy my mind. Especially when
I am in bed and can't use my computer. Another way so much time is a curse
is that, when people have too much time, they tend to think too much about
themselves whereas, if they are busy, not so much. But, I also know that so
much time is very much a blessing. I have lots of time to spend with God,
reading the Bible, talking to God and praising Him etc. Another blessing is
being able to hear from God. It a lot easier with time to just focus on God.
I suspect some people don't hear the voice of God simply because they are
too busy rushing around.

A quick comment about a couple of sayings in regard to time. We say that
something has stood "the test of time". When God makes us wait so long, I
wonder if He wants to make sure our faith can stand "the test of time" ?
Quite often, somebody will say that they will "make time" for somebody or
something. Obviously, God is the only one who can actually make time. What
they are really saying is probably more like this: I will make this person
or thing a priority over other things I spend time on.

These are a few random thoughts about "time". I am still not too sure why I
wrote about "time" but I don't need to know why. Just to obey.