The vision is in your heart for a reason.
But who likes to wait? Not me!
Patience has never been my strong suit. I always find I want to jump from point A to Z without considering the 24 letters between.
But the reality is that if we rush from the birth of a vision to its fulfillment, unwilling to wait on the Lord’s timing, we cheat ourselves of the journey—after all, how can we develop our character and embrace new levels of the responsibility and perseverance necessary to endure challenges if we impatiently reject the waiting period?
I realized the importance of character development a few years ago when God assigned me a new position as a church worship director. Looking back, I recognize my imperfections and the mistakes I made along the way to fulfilling that calling. But I also see without a doubt that during the years preceding my leadership, God was building my character so I could step into that role. I am thankful that instead of plucking me up and dropping me at a final destination—from A to Z—He took me on a journey filled with highs and lows.
I learned through each experience, but it was in the valleys that my character grew most.
Whether you're waiting for the fruits of labor to ripen, for your true love to sweep you off your feet, or for that promotion you've worked so hard to get, it doesn’t matter—your patience will be tested. The waiting can be hard, but the vision in your heart is there for a reason.
God is for you (Rom. 8:31), and I encourage you to lean into this season of waiting and let Him develop your character so that you're equipped for whatever comes!
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