The same amount of time will pass whether I'm squandering it in anger and impatience or using it to serve the Lord and His children. Choosing to "wait upon the Lord" -- or viewed another way, to serve Him-- yields far more satisfying results. The choice also helps me remember that because Heavenly Father's greatest desire is to bless His children with what will ultimately help us be happy, He will not only give me what I need, He'll also give it at the time that is best me.
Shifting my attitude from one of "just waiting" to "waiting upon the Lord" has shown me that waiting can be a good thing after all. This perspective has opened my eyes to the many gifts Heavenly Father has given me. Most of all, it has given my life renewed strength, purpose and meaning.
-Christy Nielson, Ensign (July 2012)
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