We are very concerned for our beloved United States of America. I know many believers are earnestly praying for our nation as we go to the polls and vote today.  Isn’t it wonderful to know that our sovereign Lord is fully in control. Doesn’t this wonderful truth daily bless our lives in very personal and practical ways! I wanted to write a personal note of appreciation to you. Thank you for allowing me to come to each day with Dr. Mike’s Daily Prescriptions. I have a verse for us and a perhaps a smile as we think of “microwave Cheryl!”

“You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand” (James 5:8).

Cheryl was one of the most impatient people you would ever meet in your lifetime. Her friends teased her and nicknamed her “Microwave Cheryl” because of her impatient, want-it-now way of living. She often expressed to those nearest to her that she hated waiting for appointments. She hated waiting for medical test results. She even hated waiting at the red light at the intersections. She simply hated to be always waiting.

Then it happened. She was worshipping with her church family when her pastor read James 5. His focus was on the verse that you read in this post today. The pastor explained that the word “patient” means to be long-tempered, to be of a long spirit, not to lose heart. All this is possible when we keep the Lord, His purpose, His plan and eternity in perspective. Cheryl was greatly convicted. Change didn’t come automatically nor did it come quickly. But it did come.

For today: How is it with you, friends? Would you make a good pediatrician because you have “little patients”? I know the proper spelling, friends. It was supposed to be at least a little humorous!