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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: WAIT (08/30/18)
There are times when I feel restless when I am in line paying for my groceries or waiting in a long line up in a bank. Sometimes I do a dance or do jumping jacks to make the time go faster. Sometimes I can be an impatient person.



Whenever I am on hold while I am on the phone, I feel like giving up. For an example I made a call to the auto place, and I was on hold for one hour. After that I hung up the phone. The next day I was able to talk to somebody. I didn't have to be on hold at all that day.



As soon as the church service ended, I was waiting for my husband to pick me up. A couple of times he was late. On a few occasions I walked home which took me 15 minutes. I think my hubby would have been impatient with me if was late!



Sometimes when I wait for the bus, I get a bit restless or I read a book. Other times I just buy myself a coffee, and that way I won't feel so impatient.



At the [present time, I am waiting to take some art courses in the evening, but I have not got around to it because I feel that I can't budget enough money for sessions or I can't seem to find the time to create, and relax for an hour. I pray that this might come true.



Whenever I don't feel restless, I am either playing the keyboard or playing games on my tablet. Other times I take a few minutes by reading the bible or I read a novel from the church or public libraries.
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C D Swanson 
09/06/18
Really honest entry with so many scenarios that many will relate to. You've certainly without a doubt nailed the subject very well.

Nicely done...and its so refreshing to see honesty and down to earth comments about everyday life issues.

Well done.

Blessings~
Claudia Barrington
09/07/18
Claudia Barrington
09/07/18
Hello! I agree that we don't feel restless like that when we are reading God's Word or doing what he created us to do. Sounds like you are a very creative person and also a musician. It is creative to exercise when you have to wait. I enjoyed your post. One thing I see that would make it better, and cause it to have a lot of impact on others is to simply re-arrange the last paragraph a little bit. What if you left the reader inspired to read God's Word or to do what he or she knew the Lord created him or her to do? Maybe like this:
I notice I don't feel restless when I am either playing the keyboard, playing games on my tablet, or reading either the Bible or a novel. Maybe God uses restlessness to point us in the right direction. (End of red pen. : ) All in all, I was inspired by your article, and thank you for reminding me that God's Word and His purpose for me gives me peace. Peace and blessings to you precious writer!
Kristine Baker
09/08/18
Good job on writing in the challenge. (red ink)I like the different scenarios, but think each paragraph could end in a transition to segue to the next thought so that there could be a flow in the reading. (red ink)

May God keep blessing you with words to write.
Nancy Bucca
09/10/18
You give some great examples of how hard it can be to wait sometimes. I think others can easily relate to these things. Nice job.