Why Waiting Doesn't Mean You're Being Held Back

God sometimes calls us to wait, but that doesn't mean we don't go forward in our lives.

Sep 27, 2016

Why Waiting Doesn't Mean You're Being Held Back

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As a "sister" to my article "When God Says Wait", I want to support my claim further. It occurred to me as I was talking to people for advice that some commented "ok, but don't let it hold you back". It then dawned on me, often times "waiting" is equated with putting a total pause on life. That's simply not the case when God tells you to wait for His plans.

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When God says wait, it means that you're not at a point in your life that God's plan can be brought out. This may be because He's calling you to work on your faith. Maybe He's just teaching you to trust Him. There's no inclination from God telling you to put your life on hold. So what does it really mean to wait? What should you do about waiting?

Well, I can't truly answer those questions because honestly, I'm not 100% sure myself. What I do know, however, is that God is telling me that the door behind me is not closed, but that I need to look towards Him more and focus less on the situation. That I need to find my strength in God and trust His ultimate plan while He works. That I need to trust that God will work out what is meant to be.

Waiting doesn't mean I sit around and do nothing with my life. It means I go about life as normally as circumstance allows. It means I find myself in God and let God do the "heavy lifting". Waiting means I trust God with the unknown because I can't know the future. Waiting is not locking the door behind you, but letting God open it when the time comes.

So, no. Waiting doesn't mean I stop living my life. I'm not waiting at a train platform waiting for the next train while the world keeps going. Waiting for God is more like building a house. You wait for the construction to finish, but you don't stand and watch the entire process. You live your life until God calls you and says "ok now is the moment". Unfortunately, you won't know when that moment is until the day it arrives. Currently, God is working construction, and I'm waiting to see the finished project, but I still live my life until God tells me He's done with that construction.

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College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

1. It's just the basics.

2. Just an easy tip.

3. As a college student, I get it.

4. Time to be real.

5. Shower right after.

6. Another get real moment.

7. Take home your clothes.

8. Be nice!

9. Disinfect!

10. Just keep up with yourself.

What would I do without my mom?

1. “Good luck today! I believe in you and always will.”

2. “Everything will be OK.”

3. “Do you want to come home for the weekend?”

4. “Don’t stress! Stress causes pimples and we don’t want that!”

5. “Look out for a care package coming in the mail.”

6. “You are so bright; I know you can get through this."

7. “Take a break and relax for a little, you’ve been working so hard.”

8. “Go out with your friends, have some fun. Use your card, I will refill it.”

9. “Take a deep breath.”

10. “Everything will work out the way it's supposed to.”

11. "I love you."

She's got your back with everything that college throws at you.

1. Doctor.

2. Nutritionist.

3. Personal trainer.

4. Tutor.

5. Stylist.

6. Babysitter.

7. Therapist.

Just some relatable college student advice! Yes, you aren’t the only one!

1. Don’t buy Textbooks the first week of class.

2. Ratemyprofessor.com! PLEASE use it!

3. Don’t wear your lanyard or ID around your neck, it makes it obvious for everyone to know you’re a freshman.

4. Always bring a charger or headphones wherever you go.

5. Don’t miss out on the free food on campus.

6. You don’t always need to dress up…Trust Me!

7. Get More Involved!

8. Don’t feel pressured to hook-up with anyone.

9. The Freshman 15 is REAL! Don’t brush it off!

10. It’s OK to say NO!

11. Drinking / Partying doesn’t equal popularity.

12. Try to spend less time in your dorm.

13. It’s OK to change your major!

14. Always take an Uber or Lyft!

15. Never go to a party alone!

16. Start your resume early.

17. Keep your door open when in your room.

18. Get to know your professors.

19. You don’t really need an unlimited meal plan.

20. Procrastinate = LATE!

21. If you need to…sleep!

22. It’s also OK to say ‘no’ to going out all the time!

23. Take advantage of the free stuff on campus!

24. Not everyone in college drinks.

25. Community bathrooms aren’t THAT bad.

26. Please get along with your roommate.

27. Spotify/Apple Music Playlists!

28. Please clean your room frequently!

29. Please Go to Class….You’re paying for it!

30. Do the extra credit!

31. DON’T Pick 8 am Classes!

32. Use the resources on campus.

33. Eat at Dining Halls to save meals or even cook your own food.

34. Make sure to pick your classes on time!

35. Make every day count! College goes by QUICK!

It's partly by choice.

1. I'm shy.

2. I'm picky.

3. Different interests

4. Differing maturity levels

5. I don't want to waste my time.

6. Small selection

7. God hasn't shown me "the one" yet.

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