An antidote for fretting

[linaewen]

I sometimes get a bit down thinking about the future for myself and my family, and wondering why desired change takes such a long time to happen.

But I read a few things this morning in a wee devotional book that were quite helpful in putting me back in a right frame of mind. This is the kind of thing I'm always telling others -- maybe I should listen to myself once and awhile! ;-)

"If I stoop into a dark tremendous sea of cloud,
It is but for a time;
I press God's lamp close to my breast;
Its splendour, soon or late, will pierce the gloom:
I shall emerge one day." (Robert Browning)

"One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time." (Andre Gide)

"Growth demands a temporary surrender of security." (Gail Sheeby)

"If God waits longer than you could wish, it is only to make the blessing doubly precious!... Our times are in His hands... He will make haste for our help, and not delay one hour too long." (Andrew Murray)

Comments

[lin4gondor.livejournal.com]

(((Gondoriangirl))) I sure hope things settle for you soon! I'm glad that what has encouraged me today can help others, too!

[boriel.livejournal.com]

another *elvish* ear LOL. thanks for these - its a good reminder to me that God has a plan and i need to be patient - He knows what He is doing!