Wait

One of the hardest things to do in today’s age is to stop and wait. It’s as if someone has a hand on the GO button once we travel out of our mother’s womb and from there the marathon begins. To make matters worse, these words at times can seem like four-letter words!!!

But when I look back on my past and remember all of the times that I was told to wait, I thank God that I was able to control my pride and listen. Now, it took some struggle and a few tears, but I listened.

For example, as many of you may know, I have been staying at home as a SAHM with my boys for a little over a year. From time to time, I did some job hunting, (the kids will be starting school in the fall). I had a few interviews, and was even offered two jobs, but my gut just told me that they weren’t right for me and I would be settling. I was also facing the problem of not being able to pick up the kids before 6 and this was something that I was not going to be flexible about.  I was becoming frustrated (along with the rest of America).

So I changed my approach. I went back to God about finding a job, (as He always urges us to do with everything in our lives), and was more detailed in my prayers. I asked God to provide me with a job where I could work with kids, showcase my skills, make a difference in my community, make a decent living, and have a flexible schedule where I could still be there for my husband and kids.  I prayed this prayer every night. And three months later, I received a call from the Boys and Girls Club of DC (7 minutes from my home) and they asked me was I interested in the Part-time position of Freddie Mac Grant Coordinator. After completing 2 interviews, I was offered the position. Now, although the position is part-time, it works perfectly for me, because I am in the office by 10 and out by 2 on most days. But the best part of all is, I am working with kids in my community to help make a difference. I can’t explain how good giving back feels.

I said all of this to say, that God encourages us to lean and wait and on Him. What if I had accepted the other 2 jobs? It’s a strong possibility that I could have made more money, but would I have such peace?

Now matter how you sugar coat is, waiting can be intense. No one wants to wait on anything, or anyone, especially if they believe that they have the answer to their problems. However, the Bible says to, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding,” (Pro 3:5). You may think that you have it figured out (operative word here is think) but God knows the answer. Wait on Him for just a little while longer, and be still in this time. My God will provide you for what you asked for, and even throw in some surprise incentives. He’s just that good.

“But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you,” (Luk 12:31).

Waiting on the Lord’s guidance for everything,

KPA

Once raised by a Virtuous single mother, I am now a strong Virtuous, Fashionista, who is living for today, who is a woman of strength, that understands the power of my words, that is aware of GOD’s presence, is allowing my light to shine, whose growing to be more passionate about serving the Lord, who can listen without pride to constructive criticism, whose fear does not hold me back, who runs to the Lord first about everything, who strives to stay on GOD’s course, who is saved by the grace of GOD, who admits to being envious of others at times, who knows my worth, has a calming peace, who gives thanks daily, who wants to be a GODLY example to others, who is able to forgive my enemies, who has high expectations of me, who has been created in GOD’s own image, who lovingly submits to my spouse, who understands GOD's love, has an intimate relationship with GOD, supports Breast Cancer Awareness, with a family who honors me, Virtuous friends who love me, and with a giving spirit.