So, please bear with me, but I need to vent if only for a moment. This feeling has been heavy on my heart and needs to be let out. I want to be in love with you, today. I don’t want to wait another second. Not tomorrow, not in a few months, but I want to fall in love today. This waiting game is for the birds. On and on it goes with no end in sight. I know I should be patient but this feeling I can’t seem to fight. It’s even making me rhyme.
Every now and then, I feel overwhelmed with impatience. Being single definitely has its pros and cons. Some days you feel on top of the world. There’s the freedom of impromptu road trips, late nights with girlfriends, and take out food binges. On the other hand, there are other days in which you feel lonely. Everywhere you look, there are happy couples: at the gym, in the mall, or during worship services. Learning to navigate the highs and lows of this season of waiting can be tricky.
One thing that’s important to remember is that good things take time. Nature provides an excellent example of this. Weeds sprout up quickly and effortlessly. A few days of rain showers will leave a perfectly mowed lawn overgrown with vegetation. (I know this all too well as I’ve had to push a lawnmower up and down my yard. Fortunately, I received the revelation of paying someone else to cut it.) Now, consider the beautiful oak trees. They take years to grow and spread their mighty leaves. The time spent growing is not in vain as its branches provide shade enjoyed for generations. The difference is in the root system. Time is necessary for the roots to penetrate down deep. Weeds can easily be pulled up or quickly wither as they have shallow roots. The oak trees’ root system twists down below the earth’s surface. Hurricane force winds may blow but the tree remains unyielding.
Relationships work the same way. They take time to cultivate and build upon. This time is not wasted yet it is an investment. Sometimes, we are eager to jump from meeting someone to walking down the aisle in a beautifully decorated chapel. But successful relationships take time to build a good foundation. I’m writing this as an encouragement to others as well as to myself. Take a moment to pause and reflect on your current season. Trust God in the process. Resist the urge to jump ahead to “happily ever after”. Rest assured in the fact: good things are worth waiting for.
Scripture References: Psalms 31: 14-15a (NLT) “But I am trusting you, O Lord, saying, “You are my God!” My future is in your hands…”
Psalms 28: 6-8 (NLT) “Praise the Lord! For he has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. The Lord gives his people strength. He is a safe fortress for his anointed king.”
Sidebar: If you ever need a word of encouragement, then shoot me an email. We can encourage each other during this season of waiting. 😊
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