What you do while waiting on God.

Challenges, trials and temptations are what make life interesting; how you handle them matter but overall, overcoming them makes life meaningful.

Challenges will always show up through our life’s sojourn; it’s inevitable , even Jesus faced temptations by the Devil and challenges in ministry (work)- The scribes, Sadducees and Pharisees were against him; He was rejected by some and even at the point of death- He literally asked His Father, God to let the cup pass over him, however, let His will be done.

Jesus knew how best to react in the face of a challenge; He taught us to –

Look up to God/Call on him in times of trouble.
Allow the perfect will of God (if you are aligned with God; most times, your will/desires will somehow align with His)
Be confident and maintain a positive mindset, knowing that you are fighting from a vantage point of victory in-spite of whatever you are going through

In today’s world we face challenges in different spheres of life; it’s all part of the script and God has assured us in different parts of His word that irrespective of whatever we go through he is there with us.

Some of these encouragements are found in His words, where he said;

I will never leave you nor forsake you.
Though you walk through the valley of the shadow of death; I shall be with you- My rod and staff, comfort you.
For my thoughts towards you are of good and not of evil to bring you to an expected end
For I will be with you until the end of age (Matt 28:20)

He didn’t bring you to this world to be abandoned; just as he didn’t bring Jesus here (the world) to leave him- We are his heirs, just as Jesus is and was here on earth, hence, after the ascension of Christ, He left us the HolySpirit as a gift!

All He wants from us everyday of our lives; especially in the face of challenges is to Trust Him Wholly!

But believe me; it’s not as easy as it is, that’s why the HolySpirit is always present to help you!

I was recently faced with a challenge that tested my faith!- I believed and Had utmost faith but it didn’t work out as planned; I eventually waited one (1) year for the manifestation of His word. Truth is that some people have waited longer and are still waiting for their manifestations.

These are some of the actions I took while I waited; of-course having gotten a sure word from God!

I had a word from God (through his word, from personal studies, ministers and personal conviction)
I wrote down this word (write the vision make it plain, that anyone who sees it will run)
I took deliberate steps to achieve this goal (Faith without works is dead)- You have a part to play while God plays His part.
I also took Faith steps; went ahead to make some decisions
I was disappointed twice in the course of the period; means, after the 1st disappointment; I went again!- Because I was sure of what God said and His words never go back to him void.
In that period; I was thankful- Thanking God in advance
My friends got their manifestation; even though they got into the race after me, I genuinely rejoiced with them and thanked God for their miracle- (cos I knew God was in the neighborhood). Don’t get me wrong; I was sad and discouraged; but while Thanking God, my strength was renewed.
In the midst of all these; I was not blinded to other miracles in other aspects of my life- I deliberately counted my other blessings and thanked God for them.
While that door was till shut; God opened a similar door that I didn’t plan for; but I entered that door and it was blissful. Trust me; I was more excited that this opportunity came over the initial one I was gunning for. I gave attention to this opportunity after the second (2nd) disappointment; and God provided all that was required.
I went again for the 3rd time, this time I made some personal improvements; still thanking God in advance and holding on to His word
Alas!- I got that call!

In summary; do these while you wait on God

Have a word from God
Trust him wholly
When doubts and anxiety come; Thank Him in advance!
Keep confessing positively- Live Revelationally and not Situationally
Listen to encouraging sermons to boost your faith
Play your own part; do all you need to do
Believe that God will do it; believe me, He will do it!- Though it may tarry; but it shall come to pass!

Some of the words that encouraged me while I waited are