Impatience Grace

I had some business to take care of that was somewhat involved. I called the key person to explain and he really didn't want to deal with it, but said he'd get back to me, but he didn't. I called after a couple of days, and we readdressed the options available. He said he'd get back to me, but didn't, so I called after about 4 more days.

 He agreed to a particular plan, but there were several steps involved in it. I asked if he could sent me his portion of the paperwork, so I could get my Ducks-in-a-Row to get this business finalized. He said he would, but it never came in the mail.

 I waited several days after it should have gotten here and I called and left a message, because he wasn't in the office at that moment. I was told he'd call back, but he didn't. I called again today and left another message, but he's not at work today. The receptionist said she was sending him an email and he would contact me. At this point, I'm not sure I expect that to happen. Right now, I need to pay for Impatience Grace for me, because my frustration in this matter only hurts me and isn't what Christ would want for me or from me.

Example of a Brief Prayer

But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. Acts 15:11

I was with someone who was scooping up some free popcorn. They didn't ask me if I wanted any. The person told me that I should get a bag of popcorn and then took it from my hands. They wanted me to get the popcorn for them to eat later.

It's such a silly thing, but it really did irritate me. Didn't that person think about whether I wanted some or not? Couldn't they have asked me if I wanted some before they took it from my hands? I found myself getting frustrated at that person. Then, it popped into my mind that that's not what Christ wants of me. He wants me to be gracious to those who irritate me, but I was too frustrated to be gracious at that moment.

What I prayed was, "Popcorn Grace," and immediately Christ calmed me down, so that I didn't respond to the person in a less than positive manner. Although the "Popcorn Grace" prayer was very brief, I was asking Christ to please give me grace with this popcorn situation, so I would respond in a gracious manner, and He did! It amazed me that He knew and understood my brief prayer and granted me that grace, so I could be more gracious as an example of how He works in my life! I have continued to use these brief prayers which are changing my life and my response to others. If Christ can do this for me, He can most certainly do it for you, as well. Try it...what can it hurt?