How Do You Wait?
by Harriet Hairston
When things are changing and in transition, how do you wait for your final state? Lately, I’ve really been trippin. I mean, FOR REAL trippin. I can’t put it any more intelligently than that, because it just doesn’t make any sense. I would say it’s that time of the month, but even though that’s the case, I’ve never struggled with PMS before. That fact renders my only excuse null and void.
So much is getting ready to change for my family, and although it’s all for the better, it’s still a bit nerve wrecking. On the one hand, I’m excited about the changes, on the other hand, there is so much that’s out of my immediate control, it’s pretty hard to hold on. No matter how much I love the Lord, there’s a function within me that loses focus from time to time, and even though I’ve been empowered to walk on the water of my circumstances, I start drowning when that focus is skewed.
That kind of waiting between the prologue and the conclusion of transition and change is counterproductive. So as you read the following points, know that I’m having difficulty practicing what I preach in this matter. So, how do you wait properly for projects to come to fruition and the fullness of change to take place:
- Put your best foot forward, and go for your change with gusto. There should be no half stepping when it comes to fulfilling your purpose.
- Know that there will be times when even your best is not good enough. When those times arise, still believe that no one else can do what you can do the way you do it. If that were the case, God would not have called YOU to complete the assignment!
- When frustrations over your perceived shortcomings arise, don’t allow yourself to get sucked into the vortex of what you or others deem impossible. This life is a gift, and it wasn’t designed to be lived within the prison walls of the ordinary.
- Be careful who you surround yourself with Everybody can’t go where you’re going; therefore it stands to reason that everyone won’t understand.
- Value those who have committed to loving you through your transition. Don’t take them for granted, and above all, check yourself when you start to mistreat them because of your position of change.
- When you want to complain, take a look at your past successes and see how God has kept you step by step. Complaining will do nothing but prolong the process.
Just like a pregnant woman who fully expects for a healthy child to come forth, so is a time of transition for each individual. Complaining is just like smoking or drinking during pregnancy…it’s not a good idea whether you’re pregnant or not. Making the lives of your loved ones miserable doesn’t have to come with the territory of transition. Wait on your transition with class and integrity. As you do so, pray that I do the same.
God bless!
Harriet Hairston, a freelance writer, human resources administrator at an HBCU and creator of the motivational blog, “Can She SAY That?!?” has a unique style that brings readers into her life through her transparent demeanor. She lives in Louisiana with her husband and two sons. You can reach her at harriet_hairston@yahoo.com.
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