When things in my life aren’t going as planned, I am often tempted to make quick changes.   Although I’m patient with people, patience is not one of my virtues.  When something’s broke, I want it fixed.  My husband tells me that I walk too fast; I inhale my food; I make decisions too quickly.  

In today’s Gospel parable, when weeds grow in the midst of the farmer’s wheat field.  Jesus tells them that if they pull out the weeds, they’ll also pull out the wheat.   Jesus calls them to be patient.

The patience to wait for the right moment is not always easy. Waiting for God to answer my prayers can be frustrating.  Yet, God is always patient with me.   God continually works within me and through me.  When I slow down enough to notice, God’s presence becomes more evident in my life.  And the answer to my prayers is often right in front of me … amidst my busyness.  

We had our annual family reunion this week.  We celebrated my son’s 30th Birthday, my sister’s 60th Birthday and my Mom’s 80th Birthday!  We gathered up 80 people from across the country to celebrate our life’s blessings.  All week long, I monitored my patience in having overnight guests, compromising on planned activities, checking the weather, letting go of my desire to control everything and finally trusting that I could plop all of my worries into God’s hands and enjoy what unfolds.  What a joy-filled time!  God is good!   

In Christ,