A Moment in Time: When do we Wait, and when do we Act?

Dear all,

Our family made muffins this week. Maya and Eli enjoyed helping. But they did NOT enjoy waiting for the muffins to bake. Still, we showed them the timer and took the opportunity to share a lesson about the importance of waiting.

But let’s be honest…. Sometimes sitting back and waiting builds character. And sometimes waiting causes our world to suffer.

Do we wait for the Messiah to come – or do we act?

The answer at any given moment in time is not necessarily the same for any of these questions. Sometimes action is NOT prudent. And sometimes waiting gives us perspective. But keep in mind, waiting should never cause us to freeze. And action should never demand tunnel vision.

The muffins were worth the wait. And yes, we were careful to teach the kids not to be too near the oven!

With love and Shalom,