I know some of you might be looking at 2023 and feeling like you’re trailing behind. Maybe you’re thinking, “I’m not where I hoped to be. I’m not married or in a relationship yet.” It’s totally normal to feel this way, but I want to remind you that you’re not behind. I’ve been learning that God operates beyond our understanding of time. When we think He’s cutting it close, He’s actually working on perfect timing.
But how do you cope with that deep longing for something like marriage or a relationship, especially when it feels like a legitimate need? It’s okay to yearn for a Godly relationship and marriage; no one should feel ashamed for that. However, whether you’re single or married, there’s always something in life we wish was a bit further along. This mindset can lead to never feeling satisfied or living fully in the present.
What’s been helping me while I wait for God to move in big ways in my life is the practice of remembering. It’s easy to overlook what He’s already done when we’re focused on the now. But when I recall how God’s hand has been on my life from my childhood, how He’s saved me and my loved ones, healed my heart after church hurts, and blessed me with an amazing husband after 12 years of feeling like marriage was out of reach, I’m just overwhelmed by His faithfulness.
So, what can you remember today to give thanks to God? Even if things didn’t turn out as you hoped, how did He step in to help? Remember, God can turn things around. And even if His timing isn’t what we expect, He’s still good. He’s still God.
So, let’s take a deep breath and step into this week with renewed faith and hope, knowing that while we wait, we’re growing, we’re learning, and we’re becoming exactly who God intended us to be. Remember, you’re doing just fine.
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Written by Daria White Osah
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