Esperar

Esperar = To Wait.

Sometimes, all I feel that I do is wait. Wait for school to start, wait for my break to be over, or wait for my food at the dinner table. However, I feel like it is not a waste of time. Waiting is a very important aspect of life that goes unnoticed simply because we do it everyday. If we are waiting, it means we are looking forward to something. If your day isn't going so well, wait for a good day. Waiting is so important.
I NEVER REALLY considered waiting until today. Because while we wait on things like pizza and our turns to go to the bathroom, we also wait on God's plan and what he has in store for us. This thought graced me as I was waiting to get off work.
As the Maumelle community center pool staff was finishing up our closing duties. A few of us began to talk. Mainly about the birth control we found on the top deck of the pool. The conversation continued on that subject until one of my coworkers interrupted with saying, "Well I think I'll just wait for marriage to do that." He was laughed at. The group burst into laughter and merely assumed he was joking. Ridiculous. We live in a world where this is considered a joke. Waiting on the Lord, and waiting on marriage are key aspects we must abide by. At least in my opinion. Mistakes happen as we get anxious, but it is in no way considered a joking subject.
God's plan is so big. I forget all the time that what He has in store for me is better than anything I can come up with. However, I do remember and realize that I need to wait. Patience is key when it comes to plans and situations.
So today, I encourage patience. I encourage strength. I encourage respect for those who are waiting. I encourage, encouragement.

In Joy,

Kandace