Waiting Room

I went to the doctor with my mother today. The wait in the waiting room was rather long and my mother became more agitated as each minute ticked off. Finally, when her name was called and we made our way to the examination room her blood pressure was high. Now, her blood pressure is always high because she won’t change her daily habits or take the medicine prescribed by her doctor. Nevertheless, when the doctor addressed the issue of her high blood pressure she assured him it was because of her wait on him. Needless to say, she still is not changing her habits or taking her medicine.

This is her relationship with her doctor. He gives guidance on what is best for her: exercise, balanced diet, etc. She doesn’t do it. He prescribes medication, she won’t take it. Yet she continues to return to him for help. He knows, she knows and nothing changes.

This scenario has made me think of my own relationship with God.

I have His word for every daily scenario and when I remain in His Word each day is better lived. Maybe not easier, but isn’t that where the waiting room becomes the testing room. What will I choose, to wait on Him or to go my own way? I have chosen my own way plenty of times, that is how I can say impatience leads to sin. He knows, I know…and I must make the change.

There is a difference though…

When my mother leaves the doctor’s office, she is left to manage on her own. When I come into the presence of my Lord and go into the world, I am not alone. He is with me, always. So, when I choose to part from what or where He guides me, my relationship with Him is awkward, to say the least. He knows and so do I. My disobedience cannot be ignored.

This is what I have found to be true: 1) When I read the bible and walk with Christ, my impatience and tendency to sin are less. 2)  When I confess my sin and turn back, I am forgiven and restored.

3) When I made the decision to accept Jesus as my Savior and Lord, I also must commit and make the effort to change. 4) Making these changes isn’t always easy, but I have found them to be better and more satisfying.

2 COMMENTS

  1. Victory | 5th Jul 19

    Well said tender heart, the struggle is real. I am glad to just feel the tug of the Holy Spirit but having a free will in this body, I find the need to call upon my Father and cry out for help. Just as Jesus did when His flesh was subjected as ours. Sadly, I don’t always do that and find myself miserable. Long ago there was a commercial a person with an angelic body on one shoulder and a devil on the other shoulder now isn’t that a picture now lol. Sincerely Victory!!!

    • Mia Bella | 9th Jul 19

      I truly believe there is a spiritual battle always being waged. A war to keep the lost from Jesus and the war to discredit His followers, testimony and witness. I am thankful for the Father’s plan that offers to all: forgiveness, salvation and a way to live daily, free from the bonds of sin and death.

      As we are sanctified, the shouts of that little devil on the shoulder get blocked and he gets navigated to the back pocket.
      Unfortunately, he is always there ready to take action. Peter reminds us today, 1 Peter 5:8 Be alert and of sober mind, Your enemy prowls around like a lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
      Accepting Christ Jesus, submitting to The Holy Spirit, and supporting one another in prayer, keeping each other accountable, reading God’s Word for understanding, knowledge, and application is key to not getting devoured. Don’t you think?

      Victory, thank you for your support, friendship and keeping me accountable too! Even though we have never met, I consider you my friend and brother. love Mia

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