Reflection:

Last year we bought a tomato plant. I wanted to buy the plant with the tomatoes on it already, because I don’t have a green thumb, I didn’t think we would be able to keep this plant alive and if we did manage to keep it alive, it would take ages to produce any fruit. Every day I watched this plant and finally we saw one green bulb growing out of a flower. “Kids, we have a tomato,” I exclaimed. Little did I realise, that it would take a few more weeks before that tomato turned red. Thankfully we weren’t relying on this fruit, because it took a long time to ripen.  It did make me think about my life, though. I am always in a hurry for God to use me, and when opportunities pass me by, I exclaim “But God, I was ready!” In truth I probably was a little bulb; a disgruntled little bulb. As time passes, I feel panicked because I should be doing more, or I compare my life to someone else’s. I get frustrated with God and exclaim, “God, use me! I would be so good right now”. The truth is, I’m probably just green – with envy – and actually not good at all. I realise that sometimes, fruit takes a while to ripen and I have to be ok with that.  

Are you good at being patient and trusting in God’s timing?

Prayer:

Our Loving Father, help us to remember that your timing is perfect and good.  Sorry when we doubt your goodness and sovereignty.  Amen.