Sorry For The Wait

I was on Twitter just scrolling and clicking away when I got so deep into some chick's pictures I got lost lol. Well while there I stumbled upon a  picture-quote today that read "The people who are meant to be in your life are the ones who know how to gently wait for you to heal". The power in that text spoke to me in a weird time I might add. How many times have you been in a situation that you knew you personally weren't ready to face. You had to hold up your hand, step away from the plate and ask for time before thrown that unknown pitch. Not knowing what type of curveball or slider was coming your way. Referencing baseball practice, what does that pitcher do? He/She waits, patiently until the batter is comfortable and ready to handle the throw. Now, think about the decisions you made when rushed or pressured. Some of us are quick on our feet, but others not so much. I am a firm believer that no decisions should be made under pressure. It's when we are pressured and our back against the wall when we think illogically and don't put the necessary thought and consideration into our decisions. What that quote tells me is that anything or anyone worth being in your life will acknowledge that hand you've raised so high (not hesitant) and give you that time needed to be at your best. Put yourself in the pitcher's shoes. You could throw the ball with the batter not being ready but the results don't really matter. You gave this person a situation they had to act fast upon without their full attentiveness approaching it. True, it could be a home run, but it could also be a strike. 

Remember, this is practice and not an actual game. The pitcher is someone who is wanting that home run. Cheering for you to knock it out the park. A true team player is going to PATIENTLY wait for that hand to drop, because once lowered, that batter is signaling they are ready for the pitch. Tell people about that hand raised. Tell things about that hand raised. Pray about the situation approaching. There's nothing like knowing you took the right precautions before involving your time and concern into something. Let everything be lead by God. Don't try to consult him once things are going wrong, let him be there from the beginning! With all that said, take control of the situation, if it's meant to be it will be there when you are ready to handle it with the correct care and attention.