My Weekly Inspirations 26: The Secret to Getting the Best

Message: Sometime ago, I wanted to make some food item purchases. Typically, I go to a particular store for ginger mainly because the ginger price per pound is reasonable and the ginger is usually fresh. However, on that day I discovered the contrary – the ginger was not at all pleasant to look upon. It was so lifeless and unattractive. Feeling disappointed, I began to find ginger pieces that were at least a bit fresher than the rest. As I continued to do this, an employee approached me and stated that in about 10 minutes he would bring some more ginger. Surprised, I asked him again if he really would bring more ginger and he confirmed. 

Nevertheless, there was a catch, I needed to wait for it. At this point, I was virtually finished with my shopping and about to go and pay for it. I decided to browse around to kill time. A few minutes later I decided to head back over to the ginger area and as I was approaching the place, the man beckoned at me and pointed to box of ginger he had just brought. I opened the box and oh so glorious a box of fresh ginger! I was so happy! I made my selections and headed to the cashier.

The spiritual lesson here is that sometimes our blessing is hidden in the “wait.” Waiting is an unpleasant thing. But, in God’s book, it is a blessing in disguise. The Bible says in Lamentations 3:25,26 that “The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. It is good that a man (woman) should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.”

I wasn’t satisfied with buying that lifeless looking ginger but I thought it was my only option and was going to settle for it. However, God had some fresh ginger in mind soon to be revealed! I don’t know what you’re believing God for, but just know that He is thinking good thoughts concerning you (Jeremiah 29:11). It may seem long, but believe God that there’s a better, brighter ‘ginger’ (season, chapter of life) around the corner; the secret is in the waiting. May the Lord give grace to wait and wisdom to maximize the waiting time.

Modesty: one of the reasons that I am able to dress more comfortably and tastefully, is discovering my body type. The knowledge of my body type has been essential in my ability to know that types of clothing to buy in the first place. This has taken years to learn but it has been a blessing!

One of the most wasteful and unprofitable things to do is to purchase a garment and not wear it because it doesn’t suit one’s body type – I’ve been there! When purchasing clothing I examine the design of the clothing, if I have the opportunity to try on the piece of clothing, I do. I also keep in mind my modesty principles and that helps me to make the final decision.

Marriage: the path to marriage for me was one characterized by much patience! When the Lord made His mind known about my husband I thought the wedding would happen immediately! Well, it took 8 whole years to become materialized. The Lord needed to prune me in ways that I didn’t know that I needed. So the Lord began to open my eyes to understand marriage, how to embrace and take care of the home as a woman, children, and how to unconditionally love my husband. I compiled all of these into a series of documents.

I read the Bible, God’s word daily, and saw that I was really growing with the Lord. I adapted a prayer life which was also inspired by the Lord. I once read an article that stated “you learn how to pray by praying” and as time went on, I was learning how to pray by praying also by reading the word of God. Then the Lord began to convict my heart about letting go of some things in my life.

I adopted a simple approach to life and to my physical appearance (Phil 4:5). I became dead to many desires that people in the world and even those in the church long after. The Lord was seriously working in me, and I was pleased. In hindsight, that time of waiting for the manifestation of God’s will in marriage, was needed to grow me, and glow me for my groom and now growing family!

Motherhood: When my daughter was around 6 months of age, I happen to come in contact with another mom who also had a child around that same age. This mom’s child was already standing and even taking steps to walk! I was so shocked. Needless to say, my daughter was not doing any of that at that time. This made me think “what am I not doing?”

It was a temptation to compare my child with the other child. But in that moment the Lord reminded me that my daughter will reach her milestones at the right time, which I had previously prayed for. I needed to wait on God’s timing for her life. I was comforted by this inspiration of the Lord. My daughter eventually stood on her own and walked.

Almost 3 years in parenting and my daughter is flourishing as a toddler. She is an intelligent young child, she continues to surprise us with her vast vocabulary and precious spirit. I thank God for His word in time of need. I am learning to allow growth according to God’s plan and purpose for her life and to consciously relinquish comparison and impatience in my parenting journey.

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Mrs. Charity Umar