Think about a specific time when you were impatient. What was the situation? How did you feel? Were you angry or sad? Did you complain about the situation?

It is hard to blame the people in this scripture passage for their frustration and fear. As humans, we really don’t deal well with the unknown. We are anxious about our futures. We are anxious about performing up to expectations. We are anxious about relationships and friendships and the way they change. How much more intense would the anxiety be for us if God had called us to live in the desert?

Think back to the situation in which you were impatient. What was your attitude towards God? If you didn’t complain, thank God for being near to you in a way that you recognized. If you remember complaining, use this as a learning opportunity. Think about God’s love for you while remembering the frustrating situation. How might your conversation with God be different?

By Becky Ullom Naugle from D365