answers for obstacles

"My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him." Psalm 62:5 What is God's will for me?

"...the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price." 1 Peter 3:4

Webster's 1858-

Meek=mild of temper, soft, gentle, not easily provoked or irritated (sounds like charity)
Quiet=peaceful, not turbulent, not giving offense, milk, contented

How do I incorporate these characteristics in my life? "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls." Matthew 11:29 Of course, learn from the example of the only perfect person to walk the face of the earth. Continual time in His Word and a constant prayer in my heart will bring the peace and serenity I desire regardless of outside circumstances.

"...he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ" Philippians 1:6 When I submit, He changes me. The minute I lose focus, the contentious woman returns.

"... present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." Romans 12:1 It seems God's Will for me and my desire for happiness are one in the same.

"I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with judgment." Ezechiel 34:16 It seems the hymn is correct. "I will strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand." So illness is not an excuse. If I search out my other rationalizations such as loneliness, envy, hurt feelings, and others, God will have answers them as well.