Hurry up...and wait

On Sunday the head of the Wesley Foundation at the University of Arkansas profoundly said, "Don't just do something, stand there!"
Indeed, we all must hurry up...and wait.
Most of us are rushing headlong into the future too fast.
Sometimes it pays to just sit and reflect, rather than brashly act and react to our (mis)fortunes.
God adores those who seek his advice.
In the Epistle of James Chapter 1: "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.
"Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
"But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it will be given to him."
What an easy formula for success: just ask God for guidance when facing a difficult decision. He will provide the wisdom to make the right choice.
So, when you're down and out and need some help, get down on your knees and pray to God to help lift you up out of your misery.
He will provide the rescue arms of salvation.
I endured many travails of pain and suffering while struggling to survive as a houseless individual.
But God provided me with great friends like Tom and Joyce Conner, Andrew Kilgore and some others who prefer anonymity.
Praise to God for intersecting into my life the aforementioned Hall of Famers!
Their mercy rescued a wretch like me!
Amazing Grace!