HOW TO WAIT FOR THAT PROMISE

Life is in phases and seasons. Occasionally, it takes a while to cross from one phase to another and the next season just may be delayed for reasons you and I can’t really decipher. At this time we are forced to wait for and expect the best.

Have you been told to wait for that admission, job, promotion, spouse, project, business, breakthrough or whatever promise God gave to you and you are asking “how on earth do I wait?” Here’s how.

ADOPT THE RIGHT ATTITUDE. Most things we get or don’t get in life are determined by our attitude. If God has told you to wait for that promise, then know it is for your own good for with God, promise delayed is not promise denied. Brace up and know that the waiting period is working out his plans for you. You must not allow depression, desperation, despair, sorrow, sadness etc to become your associates, rather let joy flood your heart and keep your hope alive.

TRUST GOD. T.L Osborn once said that trust is ‘having unshakable faith even when events or circumstances are not understood.’ So just trust God, keep trusting him and be determined to go all the way with him even if events don’t turn out at the time you expect them to.

DISCOVER YOURSELF. You are not a product of some scientific research or chemical reaction in a lab. You were fearfully and wonderfully made by God to be like Him. You were created to solve a problem in this world. Have you discovered that solution you were created to provide? If not, why not?

DEVELOP YOURSELF. Are you waiting for an admission, a job or a spouse? Why not spend that time developing yourself. There are several ways you can do this: read books, attend seminars, listen to inspiring tapes, learn a skill, set goals for yourself and get excited about achieving them, etc.

PRAY. We often quote: the kingdom of God suffers violence and the violent takes it by force. This is one way you get it by force. Pray until something happens and something stops happening in your life. Pray all manner of prayers and pray for everything. Pray whether you feel like it or not.

GET THE RIGHT FRIENDS. Iron sharpens iron and deep can only call unto the deep. Let your residence be closer to the cross. Befriend people who share similar faith, values, vision and principles with you. Do not forsake the assembly of believers for that is where you get encouragement from.

DECLARE GOD’S WORD. You are a king! Therefore open your mouth and declare, for kings rule by decree. Check the bible for promises of God concerning your life and constantly declare them. If you diligently do this, it will become reality in your life