Be Patient

"But if we hope for that which we see not, [then] do we with patience wait for it." (Romans 8:25) When I was little I loved to make things. My favorite class was always Art. When I was in third grade we made little round cups or bowls (we got to choose which one). I made a bowl. I remember when I was making it, being really excited. I couldn't wait to see what it was going to look like. But, the teacher informed me that the bowl would have to be baked in the oven before I could paint it. I was disappointed, but also willing to wait. So, the next Art class came and my bowl had finished baking. I was so excited, because I wanted to give the bowl to my mom for her birthday. I sat at the table and waited for my little bowl to be brought to me. The teacher came over to me and apologized saying that somehow my bowl had been broken. I was close to tears. She looked and me and said that she had something to give me. She brought me a beautiful bowl that she had made herself. She said that I could have hers. I smiled and thanked her. Sometimes when we wait for something it doesn't end up the way we plan. Even better, we get rewarded with something else. Patience...a big word, but with big rewards.