What do we wave.

As we sit this side of Easter, I have thought a lot about how much we relate.  How quickly we wave our palm branches to our Lord but then quickly switch when things don't seem as they should.  In our own lives I have seen this a lot in the last few months.  

We get our fostering licensee - we wave our palm branches, shouting Hosanna, grateful that God has included us in this big calling.

Waiting - I quickly pick up the hammer and question why it is taking so long or what we are not going "right" to get a placement.

Placement - Branches.  Waving high.  

Custody battle - Hammer.

Settles down and things are looking good for us - Make the switch again, once again God must be looking out for us.

Spine issues and major surgery - Hammer, Branches, I am not sure which one I want to hold right now.

"He cannot go home with you" - Hammer.  

We have to stop playing this game.

God give us the faith to hold the branches.  Give us the faith to remain the course even when it does not make sense.  Let us set down the hammer, let us trust that You are bigger.  We look at the present, You give us Eternity.  We want answers, You give us your truth.  Oh that we may see eternity and long for Heaven.  Thank you for that promise.  Thank you that you have already won the battle.  What a high calling - let us stay the course.  Let our eyes remain fixed on Him.