While You Wait

One of the common themes heard among single Christians, is that they are “waiting on God” to send them a mate. It’s absolutely essential that we do wait on God for such an important aspect of our lives, HOW we wait is also vitally important.

Have you ever had to wait in line at the grocery store with two items, one cash register open, and you’re behind someone with a full cart? I know that tense feeling of impatience, and intentionally taking a breath and reminding myself that “patience is a virtue.” Or, how about being stuck in traffic on the way to work, you’re due to be at your desk in 15 minutes but you’re a half an hour away? Been there too.

In both scenarios above, “how” you choose to wait can set the tone for your experience. Perhaps the next time you’re stuck in line, you can use the time to make a quick call on your cell, or take a quick inventory of your day. While stuck in traffic, I’ve had many a praise session in traffic, listening a CD in the car. I’ve gotten to the place where I APPRECIATE the time in my car, thanks to WOW GOSPEL in the morning. Waiting does not have to be an agonizing experience!

Unfortunately many singles Christians allow the season of singlehood and waiting for the Lord for a mate to become an agonizing experience. The scripture tells us in James 1:4 “But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” It’s important to understanding that God’s timing is not our timing. I’ve learned that God will allow cause our patience to develop by allowing us to wait…and to wait some more. God will also allow our focus to shift from biding our time to enjoying single life, and seeking his purpose and plan for our own lives. When our focus changes, we begin to ask, “how can I serve God and His people?” and “what can I do for God’s kingdom?” rather than asking “when Lord when? “
It took me several years following a divorce to realize that “one is a whole number” and appreciate this chapter in my life. God has also used this time to develop (still a work in progress) me in areas that I hadn’t considered for my life before. I’ve learned that you don’t have to delay enjoying your life or pursuing your goals and dreams, until the “so-called” perfect person comes along.

As a Christian single, it’s possible to embrace the truth of the words found in John 10:10 “…I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” Now, that’s what I’m talking about!

So, while we are “waiting on the Lord” we do so while walking as victorious single Christians. Through Christ we are empowered to live life to the full, enjoy the journey and be about God’s business.

Most of us have had the experience in the grocery line, where we found ourselves with two or three items, stuck behind the full cart, with only one register open. Just as we resolved to exercise patience, we couldn’t help but feel a sense of joy at the light going on in the next lane, and we navigated our way over and sailed through the checkout in an instant. And so it is with God. When you least expect it, He can move you suddenly into a new chapter in your life.
In the meantime…wait on Him, and wait patiently!