This weekend at church we sang a worship song called “Everlasting God.” My favorite lyrics are “Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord, wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord.” What?! I have to wait for His timing?! Seriously?! I’m not good at waiting for anything. I want it now, immediately after I put in the work, I expect things to happen, to change, so I notice there’s a change. This garden and yard are such an analogy for how I see my life and my journey with Christ. Although I’m not good at waiting, I do know that His timing has always been perfect in our lives. Our marriage, our children, our financial struggles, our new home, our jobs, etc.
So many websites to look at when I search “lawn care” on Google. I’m learning that the internet can be a handy resource for “weeding” through all the advice I’m getting from friends, neighbors, and family. My husband mowed the lawn on Mon night, bagged the back and mulched the front yard. As it was the first time, it was a bit short cut – the ground is terribly uneven in so many areas, and you’ve read about my dandelion obsession. I’m going to pick up another bottle of weed-b-gone. It’s helped a bit, but not like I had hoped. I must have missed all the ones that weren’t to the surface yet. Somehow the timing of the rain each week, the mowing on Monday, the fertilizing last week…all will have an effect on this yard. The slow progression is somehow a frustration for me. I want a beautiful weed-free yard today. Our church has free sod available this week. I’m hoping to pick up a few rolls to fill in the bare spots in the yard. I’m hoping to fill in those spots, and have instant gratification for a beautiful lawn. I know I have to water it – but it should be much faster to lay down roots of already established grass than to spread seed and wait for it to show up.
Now, new dilemma. We have ants beginning to show up in trails around the outside of the house, and more than a few spiders on the inside of the house. Next step is pest control.
I can’t wait to enjoy this yard, garden & porch. Patience is something I’m struggling with today. I pray for God’s patience with me as I learn to be patient with the yard, my life, and all things in it.
We are so much alike in the patience department whether we are talking dandelion death or waiting on God's plan and provision. Despite my impatience, I too have experienced His perfect timing. Great chatting with you tonight. One of these nights we will have to sit and relax and chat some more.
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