The wait is worth it.
God softly spoke to me several years ago whilst on a mission trip that I would one day do more of that, but not yet, I needed time.
Over the last few years He frequently reminded me of His words, of His promise to my heart, but I needed time.
Waiting is hard. It’s tough to sit seemingly idly all the while having a dream, a God given dream and purpose yet you are told to wait.
I’ve done a lot of waiting in my life; waited to turn 16 to be of legal age to drive, waited to graduate and get out of the house to “be on my own”, I’ve waited on love and starting a family, and I’ve waited to travel the world to share Jesus with people.
But the waiting isn’t for nothing. God uses the wait for good, for His purpose, to teach us how to trust His timing.
“Trust His Timing”
I can clearly recall an interaction I had with the Lord over a decade ago when He gave me those words.
Yes, waiting is hard; it’s difficult to watch your family, friends, classmates, peers “move on” with their lives and “grow up” while it seems that you are stuck. It’s tough to overhear comments from others that you “must be lazy” or “just grow up” or my personal favorite “be an adult!” (like what does being an adult even mean?)
This is hard, yes, but deep down, in the very center of my soul I know; I know that the Lord has me here for a reason and that in His perfect timing He will bring it all to pass.
And goodness I’m grateful for the waiting. I’ve learned the voice of the Lord. I’ve learned to stand firm on my beliefs. I’ve learned to rest and not fret. I’ve learned that love is the greatest of all and that I must love others.
Waiting is hard but it’s not wasted. Lean in and trust Him. Trust in His sovereignty and His goodness. Trust in His faithfulness and love.
Trust His Timing.
