My precious niece, Sarah, was sharing how their 2 year old tantrums almost every time he waits for a piece of frozen bread to become toast for him. She was explaining that no matter how many times she attempts to help him understand why it is necessary to wait, he would demand it be given to him immediately. We were both suddenly aware of how often we do this very thing with our Heavenly Father. I was struck by how Sar described the kind, patient words she would use to try to help Jude agree with the delay. And it touched me to think that You use kind, patient words with us as You try to help us understand Your wisdom in making us wait for things we are demanding at this moment. If Sarah were to give Jude the frozen piece of bread as he requested, it would not only be unpalatable but could actually damage his teeth. So many things we request or demand in our limited understanding that You withhold for our benefit. Only in Your perfect timing and wisdom, can our requests be blessings and not curses. Let us learn to wait patiently as we trust Your goodness and wisdom.