The Wait
What do you do when you WAIT?
Have you ever found yourself in that space of anticipation, eagerly waiting for a significant event or change to unfold in your life? Perhaps it’s the longing for a proposal, the dream wedding, or the anxious wait to conceive. Maybe it’s the desperate hope for healing from an illness or the anticipation of landing that dream job, stepping into a leadership role.
Now, as Nigerians would say, “this life no balance.” It seems like the balance in our desires and aspirations is always shifting. Sometimes, the one yearning for “A” is desperately seeking “D,” while the person with “D” is fervently desiring “A.” Life, in its unpredictable nature, often leaves us grappling with the uncertainties of what we wish for.
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I know you, like me, have been in that position of waiting — waiting for something, anything. But the real question isn’t whether we’ve waited; it’s about what we do during those waiting periods.
Many people adopt a passive stance, hoping that their desires will materialize miraculously, almost falling into their laps. It’s almost like forgetting the biblical wisdom that declares, “Faith without works is dead.” In more straightforward terms, “waiting without work is futile.” Even God’s miracles, as wonderful as they are, don’t excuse laziness.
Let’s break it down. Are you eagerly waiting for that job opportunity? Well, while you wait, why not pick up a new interest, invest time in personal development, or even start a small venture? Waiting doesn’t mean standing still; it’s an opportunity for growth.
Yearning to start a family? In the interim, surround yourself with children, treat them as your own, and sow into their lives. Time is the essence here, and it’s the only factor in the equation. What we seek will come to fruition; it’s just a matter of time.
And let’s not forget, time doesn’t wait for anyone. So, why not make the most of it? Use this waiting period wisely, invest in yourself, and engage in activities that bring fulfillment. After all, as we navigate the unpredictable journey of life, the waiting room can be a space of preparation and growth.
