GOD's Timing

I hate waiting.  Currently, I am waiting on an answer I hope to get today about the possibility of a new job.  I think it would be a dream.  I know I could do a good job, just need an opportunity. 

As I was praying and thinking about this yesterday my mind was flooded with memories of previous times in my life when things did not always go as I had hoped or I did not get the news I wanted.  In every case within just a short time I eventually ended up with the very thing I had hoped and did not get.  It is all in GOD's timing.  I can recall time after time in my life this has happened, but the 2 that stand out most are below.... 

The first time I can think of this happening in my life was long before I even knew the LORD.  It was the summer between my 8th and 9th grade year.  My dad talked me into trying out for "roundup club queen".  I was terribly shy and did not like attention drawn to myself.  I did it though.  It was not something I would have sought for myself, but I have to say that once I tried, I wanted it.  I was disappointed when I did not win. Another girl who was  older and much more polished than myself got the title.  I got Co-Queen or runner up.  I was disappointed, however, before we really even began our duties the other girl had to drop out for very personal reasons and I took her place.  It was one of the most memoriable and fun summers I had in my youth.  I learned a lot that summer and had fun just traveling through the state riding in parades.

Another time I applied for a job at a company as I was in the middle of one of the most painful periods of my life. I was going through a divorce and needed a job very badly. I had little hope in life and was not sure I would ever have the family my heart so desired.   I applied to a company and wanted the job, but they decided to go with another candidate. Within a few months that situation did not work for them and they called me and offered me a position.  I got the job afterall.  Through that job, I met my wonderful husband.  Today, I have the family my heart desired.  Good things come to those who wait on the LORD. 

I must not make good first impressions.  I am not sure if GOD brought these situations to my mind to remind me that HE is always in control and no matter what HIS will will be done because I will not get the answer I want or if HE simply wanted me to remember those times to ease my anxious heart.  I know that if this does not work out as I want I will be disappointed, but GOD will send something in HIS timing that will be better.  GOD is in control and nothing can stop HIS plan.