In Preach my Gospel, Chapter 6 it read, “Patience is the capacity to endure delay, trouble, opposition, or
suffering without becoming angry, frustrated, or anxious. It is the ability to
do God’s will and accept His timing. When you are patient, you hold up under
pressure and are able to face adversity calmly and hopefully. Patience is
related to hope and faith—you must wait for the Lord’s promised blessings to be
fulfilled.
You need patience in
your everyday experiences and relationships, especially with your companion.
You must be patient with all people, yourself included, as you work to overcome
faults and weaknesses.”
I would just
like to give an update because I assume there are probably are a few people out
there who are confused as to why I am still here. Before my mission I would
honestly have considered “patience” to be one of my weakest attributes, now I
would say it is a lot stronger than it used to be. I have been enduring a lot
of delays and waiting as of recently concerning my mission. I remember telling
multiple people that I should be out of here in “about 2 weeks”…I said that 2 months ago…First the delay was with
getting my foot a little stronger and more pain-free, after that it was a huge dental issue that
cropped up, and I currently don’t know what the paperwork delay is but I firmly
believe after everything I have been through as of recently that everything happens for a reason.
The Lord will consecrate every loss
for our gain and He will guide us. He really does know what is best for us and
we just need to trust Him and yield to Him. So even if you do not understand why you are not
getting what you want when you want it, take a step back and remember that the
Lord is in charge. He knows you better than you know yourself and He is currently
trying to lay out the best path that will lead you to the best life possible for you. The life that will lead you
safely back to Him to dwell happily with Him forever. Sometimes that requires
changes and delays, some that are even painful or difficult to endure. The question is are you patient and trusting enough to
accept His will and timing for YOU?
