Safe and sound

This morning I had a chance to listen to some Christian television or 
JESUS TV, as I like to call it. While tending to my daily duties it's good sometimes to just turn it on and hear a good Word and inspiring testimonies. 

One of the scriptures shared today,
James 1:4

4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

It was given in relation to waiting for something you're trusting God for. We must be patient. After all, patience is included in the characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit. He's given it to us, we have to utilize it! Yes I know, it's not always easy but if you'll let HIM, He'll help you. 

How do I know? Well, when I started on my journey to pick up my son, I was coasting along when suddenly, an accident scene was ahead. So of course there was a bit of traffic--waiting. After that cleared, the emergency vehicles were en route so of course, I pull aside. (Please pull aside fellow drivers. The people in need of help are important.)

 I then returned to my route at the posted speed of 50 mph until I turned onto a two lane road and the cars ahead were barely moving. What's the hold up, one might say! 30 mph in a 50 mph!! But oh no, a soft quiet reminder says, "let patience have her perfect work". Be patient, I say.
And with that, I sit back and coast along at a much slower pace, knowing that as God is patient with me, I too must choose to do the same. My willingness to be patient saved me from frustration and  my slower pace could have been saving me from unknown circumstances up ahead. After all, I did arrive at my destination, perfect and entire or safe and sound, as we usually say.

 Unexpected things can happen along your journey. Know that you don't have to stress and go it alone. As you navigate through this week, I pray that you utilize the gift of patience in whatever you experience and let HIM wisely guide you along the way.