Good Things Come To Those Who Wait

I don't like to wait for things to happen.  I am systematic.  I like to have a plan and stick to it.  The bad thing about my meticulous way of thinking is I am in a constant state of waiting to see what is next.  Waiting to go on Spring Break, waiting to get back from break to see my friends, for a minor example.  I could not wait to get to college and now that I am there and settled in I have to start thinking about what is next.  I want my life and all of my goals to instantly accomplished so I won't have to wait and see if I am simply just waiting in vein.  I want to know if I am going to get married, if I am going to have kids.  I want to know what kind of job I am going to have, where I am going to live.  I always think I want to know these things, when the reality of the problem is once I get what I seem to want it doesn't work out the way I planned.  I have learned that for sure this past year.  So, I guess you could say what's the point?  I don't know.  I am just sick of waiting.  Contentment is something I certainly struggle with.  Josh Goza, my campus minister, preached a sermon in my Sermon Prep class a couple weeks ago on being content.  I learned from that sermon I am not content.  I want the next stage of my life until it gets there and then it seems like I miss it because I am so worried about what is going to happen next.  A lack of contentment also morphs its way into finding fulfillment in various things.  Various things, that are not God.  This week, instead of taking time to spend with God I have been impatient, asking why too much, finding fulfillment and solace in worldly things that are not going to make me feel better.  Lesson for the week and for some time now....be patient and live life now for God.  He has plans for me today and if I am too busy waiting for tomorrow, then I will miss out on His plan today.