I remember thinking that waiting on something from God meant praying to him about what you want him to bless you with and sitting still waiting for it to come to pass. I now realize that one should not sit still and focus on receiving the blessing, but one must get in preparation for it while waiting. I am the type of person that likes to jump to the end of a book or movie and then go back to read the beginning. I never noticed it, but this is my way of staying in control of the end outcome and preparing how to react to surprises that may occur in between. This is not the way that God reveals his plan for our lives to us.

Instead, he reveals his plan to us in parts. Each part is what you need in the present moment to help you reach the next step on your purpose journey. He also showed me during the waiting that in order for him to allow the blessings to flow in my life, I must surrender my will, have faith, and trust in him to do the rest.

“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth”.

Psalms 46:10 KJV

God is sovereign. He is in control of every aspect of our lives. We must move out of the way and let God complete the great work in our lives that he started when he created us. Remember that he wants the best for us and for us to become the best versions of ourselves. We can only surrender to God and completely trust in him when we study and learn who He is. As I began reading his word and talking to God during the waiting period, my faith and trust in him increased.

As I began to get closer to him, he revealed to me the purpose he was preparing me for. Every experience that has happened in my life has prepared me for such a moment and time as this. At times on this purpose journey, I wanted to give up and even doubted that I was equipped to be used by God. But God has a sense of humor. He shook things up in my life and placed me in a valley to spring forth new life in me.

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk; and not faint”.

Isaiah 40:31 KJV

God is reminding us that if we continue to trust in him and center our minds on him, he will restore our strength in times of weakness and when our hope is lost. I hope that you take away from this that it is imperative to enjoy the periods of waiting and take this time to reflect on who God is and his goodness. In time, he will connect the dots and align your life with his purpose for you.  Remember that he is preparing you for greatness and adding to your testimony to inspire others. Trust and have faith in him to finish the great work he has begun in your life.

Worth the wait,

Ronni