Wait your turn.
While I was traveling, I made a stop at Chick- fil- A. I placed a simple order of one fry and two lemonades. The drinks were handed to me right away, and I assumed that the fry would come out just as quickly. It was already sitting there, and I did not feel like something that required a wait since it was already prepared. Because of that, I asked if it would take long to receive it, and I was told that it would not.
A few moments later, the manager came over, and I heard the employee mention that I wanted to receive my fry now.
I am not sure what he said in response, but I did not receive it right away. Instead, he continued calling other orders and I had to wait.
That moment taught me something.
We often we assume that something should come to us quickly simply because it looks ready or feels small, without considering that there may still be an order that needs to be followed. That order requires you to wait your turn.
In the end, I received my fry at the time I was supposed to, in the order it was meant to be given.
I left Chick- fil- A thinking about how often we try to move ahead of process. That experience reminded me that even when something appears within reach, it does not always mean it is our turn yet. There is often a greater purpose unfolding in the waiting.
Scripture Reflection“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength…” ~Isaiah 40:31
Waiting is not empty. It is a place where your strength is being renewed.
What feels like a pause is often preparation. God is not asking you to sit still without purpose. He is strengthening you so you are ready for what comes next.
Heart TruthsWaiting is not denial, sometimes it is development.
In your faith, you may feel ready for what you have been praying for. You may see glimpses of it and feel like it should happen now. However, God works in seasons, not in pressure. Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us that there is a time for everything, which means timing is intentional, not accidental.
In your marriage, you may want change quickly. You may desire better communication, deeper connection, or immediate growth. However, strong marriages are not built in rushed moments. They are built through consistent investment over time. Galatians 6:9 reminds us that if you continue to do what is right, there will be a harvest at the proper time.
In your relationships, you may feel ready for deeper connection or recognition. You may wonder why others seem to move ahead while you are still waiting. However, what is for you will come in the right order and in the right season. Waiting is not a sign that you are behind. It is a sign that something is still being developed.
You do not lose anything by waiting well.
In fact, you gain strength. You gain clarity. You gain capacity.
Your Love NoteThis is your reminder.
You may feel ready. You may see what you have been praying for, but if it has not been released yet, trust God’s timing.
He is not withholding from you. He is preparing you.
Stay in position. Stay faithful. Stay expectant. Your turn is coming.
Loving Well In ActionStay in position
Do not force what has not been released. In your marriage, this may look like choosing patience instead of pressure. In your friendships, it may mean allowing connection to grow naturally instead of rushing closeness.Check your response
Waiting will reveal your posture. Are you becoming frustrated or are you becoming refined? Choose to respond with trust instead of control.Trust God’s order
Just because something is visible does not mean it is assigned to you in this moment. Trust that what is yours will come in the right timing.
Your LoveNote ChallengeToday, write a love note to your husband, child, or a close friend.
Affirm something you see developing in them, not just what they have already accomplished, but who they are becoming. Speak to their process.
For example, “I see your growth. I see your effort. Even in the waiting, you are becoming stronger, wiser, and more grounded. I am proud of you.”
Finish With IntentionYou do not need to rush what God has already ordered.
Wait with trust.
Love with intention.
Stay aligned with Him.
Your turn will come and when it does, it will come in the right way, at the right time.
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