There was a season in my life when the dream of becoming a published author felt like a distant hope. I had the passion, the stories, and the calling—but no open doors. Manuscripts were completed, prayers were lifted, and yet, the silence was deafening. I often found myself asking, “God, did I hear You right?”
The Waiting Season
Waiting is hard. Especially when you believe you’re walking in obedience. I watched others achieve milestones I longed for, and doubt began to creep in. Was I not good enough? Had I missed my opportunity? But in those quiet moments, I was reminded of Isaiah 55:8-9:
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.”
God’s timeline is not ours, and His plans often unfold in ways we don’t anticipate.
Growth in the Silence
During this period, I learned that God’s silence doesn’t equate to His absence. He was working behind the scenes, refining my character, deepening my faith, and teaching me to rely solely on Him. The waiting became a time of preparation, molding me into the person He needed me to be for the journey ahead.
The Breakthrough
Eventually, the doors began to open. Opportunities arose, connections were made, and the dream started to materialize. Looking back, I see that had I rushed the process, I wouldn’t have been ready. God’s timing was perfect, as it always is.
Encouragement for the Waiting
If you’re in a season of waiting, take heart. God sees you. He hears your prayers. And He is faithful. Trust that He is working all things for your good, even when you can’t see it. As Romans 8:28 reminds us:
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
Hold on to hope. Embrace the growth that comes in the waiting. And know that God’s timing is always perfect.
All the best. . .
Mary
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