How Long?

How long? So many times I find myself asking this question. How much longer can I stand? How much longer can I wait for an answer? Through certain situations, I've learned that I shouldn't be asking myself this question. Rather, I should be asking God to give me guidance to help me get through my problem, and help me learn something in the process. Seems like I should have figured this out years ago right? I agree. But sometimes it takes longest to figure out the simple things in our Christian life. And once we grasp the concept, it is something we will never let go.
I have found that God has been showing me just how important this concept is. While I know I'm not facing huge problems, to me they are extremely important. And because they are important to me, I know that they are important to God too, because I'm His child! That is so exciting isn't it? It definitely is to me! No matter what I'm going through, I know that God will take care of me and hold my heart.
I found the song "Hold my Heart" by Tenth Avenue North extremely encouraging. Not only does it talk about God holding our hearts when we can barely stand, but it makes a good point. So many times we have questions for God, and we want answers immediately. But our Heavenly Father has perfect timing, and He will provide the answers for us when He knows we can handle them. Even though the answers won't always be what we want to hear, God has a far bigger plan, and everything will work out in His time! Just as my favorite verse says, "He hath made everything beautiful in His time...", Ecclesiastes 3:11a. Will you ask God to hold your heart and allow yourself to rely on His promises?


If you want to learn a little about "Hold My Heart" and hear it check out this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh4IGvMzOzw