Waiting, waiting, waiting… That is all I seem to be doing is waiting! If I haven’t said it once I have said
it hundreds of times! Many of us can probably say this is exactly where we are! We have a promise, an idea, even a plan, but we are stuck at waiting!
I haven’t learned it all, nor am I finished processing through my own personal journey, but I have been given a nugget. Through many of my”around the same mountain ” trips, God started speaking a simple statement…”Who are you connected to?” This wasn’t the same implication
Of being joined to the “wrong person” but take a step back, observe, and really pay attention to why are you joined with those around you.
There are people throughout our lives that we divinely meet and those we simply choose to connect with because we believe we are supposed to. I know in my own life, there have been times God has impressed upon my heart to reach out to an individual for a season, just to be there for them as they grow. There are others that HE has divinely connected me to to get something done here on earth that may be a life long connection.
The nugget that was so calmly spoken was this….. ” You are waiting because you are joined to someone who isn’t ready yet.” WHAT???? You see, each of us develop our faith and belief at different rates and through different circumstances. Some of us don’t have to get hit over the head more than once,but there are others who are just plain stubborn and hard- headed! This doesn’t necessarily refer to a personal romantic relationship, it can be a business associate, a friend or even a family member. The truth is , we need to
examine why we may be waiting just a little closer. The time of waiting doesn’t have to mean a denial, nor is it always a warning of sin or a mistake made. The time of waiting could just very well be a moment to give the one you are connected to time to grow, build up their strength, and become faith compatible with you! Instead of mourning and murmuring … Encourage, lift up and strengthen those who are joined to you. If your the one who needs the encouragement, listen to those around you, let them strengthen you until you stand taller and can smile
more confidently! Waiting can be a useful and restorative time in our lives. While you are waiting, become the listener, the encourager and truly allow God to shed insight on
all of the connections in your life. Time is better used when we allow ourselves to become more aware of others and grow a little wiser through the wait!