Happy Monday! I hope it is beginning to look and feel like spring where you are. 
Maybe you would like to rush it?
I have two potted geraniums on my back patio, full of buds, with a little of the bright red peeking through. My tendency is to go help those buds open so I can really enjoy the blooms. But do you know what? I would ruin the end result with my impatience.
Isn’t that like life? I am trained to want instant gratification. But how can faith grow that way? Or character?
In Ecclesiastes 3 God tells us through wise Solomon that “To every thing there is a season…” and in verse 11 he says, “He hath made everything beautiful in his time” (emphasis mine).
Some of my prayers of supplication have been prayed for a long time, it seems to me. Like a little child I say, “I want it now!” Then I hear from Psalm 46:10 to “Be still…and know that I am God”—Who is a very present help. Right now, He is working.
But He will not force the bud to open before time. Isaiah 30:14a says, “And therefore will the Lord wait that he may be gracious unto you.” And the last of that verse says, “…blessed are all they that wait for him.”
Is that thing you so want too long in coming? Has He ever failed to come through? Lamentations 3:5 says, “The Lord is good unto them that wait for him,” and then the word says we are to “hope and quietly wait for the Lord.”
The chorus to a song I used to sing goes like this:
“In His time, in His time,
He makes all things beautiful in His time.
Lord, please show me every day
As you’re teaching me your way
That you do just what you say
In your time.”
The end result can be glorious, if we “hope and quietly wait.”
Monday with Beverly 
I love you Mrs. Hyles! So happy to learn from you! As a junior age girl and teenager I remember watching you from the chior and admiring what a wonderful lady you were to our church, to Bro. Hyles and to all those who knew you! I have thought about you often and will look forward to seeing new things here each week!
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Thank you so very much for these words of encouragement. I love you and I am trilled to be able to spend a part of each Monday “with you”!
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I was praying for something special today then ” accidentally” found this site. What a blessing to hear from you again. I felt this message was just for me. Thank you for your loving encouragement again. Love and miss you.
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Thank you so much for your blog. I’ve been thinking about you & praying for you. God has used this verse & song in my life about God’s timing. God bless you. We love you:)
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As always,as your person brings comfort so do your words.Thank you Mrs Hyles for your testimony,it is always a help in a time of need.
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Thank you, Mrs. Hyles! Loved reading this from you today….and now I am looking forward to next Monday. You have been missed!
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Thank you for you words of wisdom and Kindness and most of all Faithfullness to the Lord, we love your family even tho you dont know us, we will be Praying for you, Jenkins Family
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It is so great to have you impart your wisdom upon us once again! How we have missed you! It felt like we were sitting down at the table with coffee and you were teaching me from the word! I am looking forward to hearing what more the Lord has for us through this blog! We love you!
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I feel that I have had a conversation with you today! Thank you for your sweet words of wisdom, my dear and precious friend! Love you!!
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Beuatiful thought from a beutiful lady.
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A very dear friend sent me this today, 4-2-13 and I was so thrilled to sign up for the “Monday with Beverly Hyles”! I had gotten to talk with you at Carl Hatch’s funeral and it had been quite awhile since I last saw you. I believe it was at the Spectacular in 1990! In the early 80’s you had signed a small Bible of mine in Omaha, NE at a Proverbs 31 Conference. Mrs John R Rice also signed, and her daughter MaryLloys Himes. Mrs Lee Roberson signed beneath her . Just the other day I was thinking about you and looked at that Bible to see where you signed and was wishing I knew what was going on for you now. I pray every once in awhile for you and remember the many times Brother Hyles was at Midwestern Baptist Church where our pastor is Ken Bentley. I am praising the Lord that now I will be getting your Bloggs that I truly need!
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Mrs. Hyles. What a Blessing you are. I attended Hyles Anderson in the late 70’s. You and Brother Hyles were awesome then as today. I know he is in Heaven rejoicing. I am following you because your a smart woman and very Godly and I need good words from someone as yourself. Thank You so much. Bonnie K Kinder
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It’s so good to hear your words, Mrs. Hyles. I love you and miss you.
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I love you, Mrs. Hyles! So happy to find out about your blog! Thank you!
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Mrs. Hyles, Like so many others, you have been such a tremendous influence & blessing to me (for over 35 years). What a wonderful surprise (and gift) to learn of your new weekly blog! Your continued grace, beauty, strength and words of wisdom continue to be SO desperately needed by every lady, and home, in America! Thank you for, once again, giving yourself to OTHERS… “for the Gospel’s sake.” Please know how very much you are admired and LOVED!
Donna Kafka, Tallmadge, Ohio
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Aww, so nice to get to read your blog. Love you and miss you. I think and pray for you often. Thank you for being my friend & pastors wife.
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So glad to see your post…it is a blessing! Really look forward to this every day!!!!
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What a timely truth! Thank you Mrs. Hyles. We love you and your family.
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A couple years back i planted Easter Lily bulbs that were left over from Easter. The following spring nothing happened until around June/July. I thought it was a fluke of some sort, but the next year the same thing happened. My discovery was interesting to me because the “Easter” Lily is quite a tradition. In reality, where I live,the Easter Lily doesn’t bloom in natural conditions until mid-summer. Life doesn’t always go the way we expect it to happen or how it has always been presented, but God’s promises are true and they do come to pass in their own time. Amazing how God’s uses the simplest things to teach about Himself. Thank you for sharing your wisdom through this blog. God has given you a voice.
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Mrs. Hyles, I love you! and I miss you. 😉
I was talking with a friend’s mom and one of her friends, and she said she remembers you from when she had worked at a bank in Hammond (many years ago), and said you always looked so beautiful. I said, “Yes, that was definitely her.” 😉 You made a beautiful impression on a lot of the local ladies in Hammond. Even though she was a Catholic woman, she still highly admired and looked up to you.
Sending lots of love to you. Sherry Wittig
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Dear Mrs. Hyles,
My name is Keaston Edwards. You have never met me or seen me before in my life. I graduated from Hyles-Anderson College in 2012. I heard so much about you through my pastor. I never had the chance of hearing your husband preach in person. I have heard other great men in person except Dr. Jack Hyles. I have alot of his books and his sermons on CD. Thank you for posting that. These past four months God has been teaching me about patience. I needed it. You are an inspiration to me and many out there. I hope I get to meet you one day. God bless.
Sincerely,
Keaston Edwards
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Mrs. Hyles,
What a delight to see you back to influence our Christian ladies. Oh, but us men as well. Mary and I have often prayed for you and have always appreciated your sweet spirit. Bro. Hyles was loved by so many and one of the reasons was that there was a great Christian lady giving him encouragement. You are a
blessing and we are looking forward to a weekly Monday visit with you. God bless you!
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Good to see you on here Mrs Hyles! Look forward to seeing and reading your posts!!! (Don’t forget to add on here not to just share via email, but where others can share via twitter and facebook too – it will help spread your blog for others to be blessed even more :))
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Thank you for your blog!
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Thank you so much, Mrs. Hyles, for these words of wisdom! In this day and age, everything is geared for “instant results”! It’s so hard sometimes to wait, it’s so hard to wait for His perfect timing and remembering He knows best, in everything! Those “instant results” usually don’t turn out to be what’s best! Thank you so much for the reminder!
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Thank you, Mrs. Hyles, for this wonderful new blog. I’m so glad that the Lord let me find this blog. God bless you. I love you and appreciate your example.
Joyce Kiefer
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I’m excited be able to read your words of wisdom once again. Love, Rocki
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Thank you for this; I have tried many times to “make things happen” and like pulling the roses apart, it just doesn’t work. I needed this reminder to “let go and let God”. My daughter, Cari; graduated from HAC in the 80’s. It seems like yesterday that my friend and I drove away from the college with tears and a very heavy heart. We lived in N. D. at the time and it was so far away. I praise the Lord for the time she spent there and all that she learned. Now she is the wife of Kerry Neufed who pastors at Mile High Baptist Church in Denver. We are so proud of them both. Blessings to you and yours. Maryln Rose = Bonita Springs, Fl. We are members of Gospel Baptist Church.
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A blessing to read your thoughts Mrs Hyles, Thank you for your time. I’ve been involved in Dave’s work a bit and its been a blessing. I see where he got his writing skills. 😉
Paul Armstrong
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I can hear your voice as I read the words. Thank you for being a beacon to Christian ladies throughout the years. I loved serving in Hylander wives under you and learning so many things that help me to this day ~ you are amazing! Thank you for staring this blog. I look forward to following it 🙂 God bless.
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Mrs. Hyles,
Thank you for this beautiful reminder. I could almost hear your voice! You are an amazing lady, and I feel blessed to have been taught by you. It does my heart good to see you are still being used of God. Thank you for your influence in my life.
Chris Briles Edgerton
Hyles-Anderson graduate of 1985
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Mrs. Hyles,
Reading your post, I felt like I was sitting in your class again. I think of you often and the beautiful example you have been to me. Your words of wisdom have been such a blessing. Thank you for being available again. You are giving me a wonderful gift!!! I am so looking forward Mondays!!
One of your girls,
Carmen Sikma Gordon
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Just received an email from Dr. Bob Gray letting us know about your blog. Thank you for those gracious words of wisdom, Mrs. Hyles! I look forward to reading what the Lord places on your heart each week.
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Thank you
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Thank you so much for this blog…….I will truly enjoy following a blog written by such a wonderful Christian as yourself. You probably don’t know me but I attended First Baptist Church of Hammond all of my life and went to Hammond Baptist High School. Your son Brother Dave was my Youth Pastor. Those were some of the best times of my life! Now with your blog I am looking forward to your heartfelt words of wisdom! Thank you again.
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I was told about your blog and I’m so excited that that you started this blog. You were my Pastors wife for 13 yrs and I’ve always loved and admired you.
I look forward to coming here on Mondays 🙂 😉
Love and praying for you,
Paula Nofsinger Seavey
http://7isheavenforus.blogspot.com
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Mrs.Hyles, it is such a blessing to read something from you again. I miss your words of wisdom and encouragement. My husband is Ron Talley and he Pastors the Hyles Baptist Church. We love you and loved Dr Hyles so much. God Bless You.
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So excited about this blog!! You were my Pastors wife for many years!! I admire and appreciate your love for the Lord so very much!!! God bless you as you share your heart. Mondays will be marked on my calendar!! (Actually Tuesday as we are a day ahead here in Tasmania, Australia) 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
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I am sooo glad I saw a link to your page. I have very fond memories of working with you in Hylander Wives way back “when”. I have really missed hearing you speak the words of wisdom that you learned from the Lord. It is a blessing to again have this opportunity.
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Ms. Beverly,
Yipppeee!! I’m blessed.. we’re blessed to have You in our lives!
I Love you..xoxox reese fowler
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Thanks so much for the time you are taking to write for us. Your words of wisdom are such a blessing! So many times I have to remind myself that God doesn’t have to run his train on my track… when I expect him to… 🙂 Also looking forward to reading more of your writings.. 🙂 miss hearing you sing. – Sandi
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How nice to find this!! I’m so glad you are sharing your thoughts. I love to have a “link” with you. This is such wonderful wisdom. Thank you!
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Mrs. Hyles,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write these words. They are a blessing to me and I know will be to so many more people. We sure love you and your family. Thank you for all you have given to help people.
God bless you.
Pastor Dave Baker
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Congratulations Sister Hyles on your new page. Brother Bob Gray sent out word about your new blog. I first met you and brother Hyles in 1980. Have a blessed day in the Lord. Larry Petree.
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Thank you for this post. I often need reminding that “my” time is not “HIS” time. I look forward to reading more of your posts!
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Mrs. Hyles, you do not know me, but I just wanted to let you know that your husband was an inspiration to me as a young preacher many years ago. I attended Pastor’s School the first time in 1979. and it was such a blessing. I took members of the church I was pastor of at the time for several years in a row, and they were greatly encouraged as well. My daughter, Amy Bryant Brewer, went to Pastor’s School with us in 1989, and told me, “Dad, this is where God wants me to attend college.” She graduated with honors in 1993, and was married to John Brewer, who is also a Hyles Anderson graduate, the next Friday night at Peoples Baptist Church in Corpus Christi, TX. I believe that only eternity will reveal the full impact that you and Dr. Hyles had upon the lives of God’s servants. Keep looking up, the Lord Jesus is coming with a shout! God bless you, and may you keep on keeping on for Christ! Sincerely in Christ, John T. Bryant, Jr – Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Portland, TX.
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Thank you so much for such positive and uplifting words. You have always been an encouragement to me. You are frequently in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you!
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Thank you so much, Mrs. Hyles, for this practical wisdom. I sometimes wonder if I will ever learnn to wait on the Lord as i know I should. You have given me hope. 🙂 I remember listening to you sing that song over and over on my cassette tape. 🙂 I hope you still sing it! Looking forward to reading more or your blogs.
With love,
Debra Dunphy
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Thank you Mrs. Hyles this was right on time for me. sometimes I get so ahead of God because I want things to happen when I want them to and fail to WAIT on Gods timimg. I always learn that when I do wait on God things are so smoother and turns out alot better when I get ahead. Thank you I cant wait for the next blog you are awesome. Rose Davenport
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