At times I’ve prayed for God to design the course my way. That didn’t happen, and I’m glad. I’ve learned that God isn’t just making this up as the Spirit goes. The Lord ordered steps. Many times I was impatient and prayed that God abort the process. Other times I prayed God would speed things up, put my life on fast-forward. I’ve prayed to get out of things God wanted me to stay in. God knew I needed the experience of the process. I’ve prayed that I wouldn’t have to endure some things the Lord has let me endure. Wisdom allowed endurance to mold me. When I tried to rush the process, God slowed
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