The Waiting List

The waiting list.  The first time I read these words was back in December.  I received an email from the University of Pittsburgh that indicated that I had been placed on the waiting list for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

At first glance, one may say that the waiting list is just as bad as getting completely rejected from the program.  However, that's not the case.  If someone who is offered a position declines his or her invitation to the program then individuals on the waiting list are contacted.  Whereas those who have been declined will not receive any such contact.

That's all well and good, but what I've have learned from the waiting list looks a little bit deeper at the term.

Wait:  stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or until something else.  As United States citizens today the word "wait" scares most people because everyone wants everything right now, right away.  We are so impatient.  The ability to wait for something not only indicates an individual's patience but can also be an indication of one's faith.  Faith that something will occur or in my case faith in the Lord, Jesus Christ.

I've learned over my twenty two years of life that He does not always give you what you want, when you want it.  Sometimes what you want for your life ISN'T what He wants for your life.  God has blessed me with the ability to be patient with just about everything.  My patience has continued to develop throughout the grad school process.

I have been discouraged at times but my faith has not wavered.  I know that the Lord will make His plan clear in His time.  I know that I really want to go to The Ohio State University to study physical therapy, but that may not be what the Lord wants for me and my life.

When you are impatient, pray and the Lord will provide.  Cast all your anxieties on the Lord and you will find relief like no other.

1 Peter 5:7  Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.

Be patient.