Patience and Hope: Finding Peace in the Waiting Room of Life




 

 

 






 

“But if we look forward to something we don't have yet, we must wait patiently and confidently. ”

 

Romans 8:25


If there is one thing God has clearly been teaching me over the years, it is the virtue of patience. Let me take you through the past few years of my life—a journey that has shaped my understanding of waiting and trusting in God.


The Journey of Waiting (2017–2019)


In 2017, I graduated from secondary school. After writing my WAEC exams, I was eager to write JAMB the same year to avoid staying home another year before starting university. I paid for the exam, but guess what? I couldn’t register.


Determined, I entered 2018 with a renewed sense of hope. This time, I registered on time and scored an impressive 248 in JAMB. My dream of becoming a campus girl felt so close. But at the point of admission, I was told my D7 in Mathematics disqualified me. I was heartbroken. How had I not known that one grade could hold me back?


In 2019, I decided to tackle the problem head-on. I registered for NECO and JAMB in the same year. It was not easy. I locked myself indoors to study for JAMB as if my future depended on it—because, in truth, it did.


Even NECO came with its own challenges. The school where I took the exams was in an underdeveloped village. I endured everything from dirty water to bamboo beds and outdoor baths. I was far from home and friends, but I knew what I wanted, and I was willing to pay the price. Finally, in September 2019, I gained admission to study the course of my choice.



Lessons from the Waiting Room


Even after gaining admission, the waiting didn’t end. My final year project took so long that I doubted whether I would graduate with my peers. Then, even after completing it, my congratulatory message didn’t come for months.


Now in 2024, the plan is to go for National Service, but again, God is teaching me patience as I wait for 2025 to begin.


Looking back, I can confidently say the waiting room is rarely pleasant. There were times I fasted, prayed, cried, and questioned God. Waiting often brought moments of fear, doubt, anxiety, and even the temptation to give up hope.



Finding Strength in Faith


Despite the struggles, I’ve learned that the waiting room can also be a place of growth and preparation. Romans 8:25 has been my anchor:


"But if we look forward to something we don't have yet, we must wait patiently and confidently."


Each time I’ve waited, the outcome has been worth it. This realization has transformed how I approach waiting. Instead of giving in to despair or frustration, I now patiently hope, trusting in God’s timing.



To You in the Waiting Room


Are you waiting for admission, employment, marriage, a child, or any other promise? Take hold of Romans 8:25. Remember that faithful is He who promised. While the waiting room may feel lonely and uncertain, the journey will be worth it.


Let’s encourage one another!

What have you learned in your seasons of waiting? Share your story in the comments—I’d love to hear from you.

I'm a weaver of words. With my pen as my loom, I craft my imaginations into reality.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Introductory post.

Image
Hello there😊, My name is Adediran Esther but in the world of words, I'm known as Aurora.  I'm a weaver of words. With my pen as my loom, I craft my imaginations into reality. Here, I'll share with you my pains, my scars, my battles and my storms.  But most importantly, I'll share with you my hope and my journey of healing; for there's always a light at the end of every dark tunnel. So take my hands, will you share this with me?❤️
Read more

Love Yourself — Unapologetically.

Image
The moment you choose to be happy and start thinking of yourself too—caring about yourself—that moment, it might feel like you're being selfish. But trust me, that's not it. It's called self-love. And it's perfectly fine that you've chosen to make yourself a priority—not just making those around you happy while you ignore yourself. I remember a time when I believed putting myself first meant I was letting others down. I kept saying yes to everything, even when I felt drained. The truth? I was afraid of being seen as selfish. But eventually, I realized that constantly giving without refilling my own cup was leaving me empty. Learning to love myself unapologetically wasn't easy, but it was necessary. You are deserving of love. But first, love yourself. You are worth much more than gold. But first, be worthy in your own eyes too. You deserve the best and nothing but the best. So go ahead—put a smile on your own face. Embrace the joy you bring to others and give som...
Read more

When Touching the Basket Meant Death

Image
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been studying the books of the Old Testament. And one thing keeps jumping at me — the level of grace we as believers under the New Covenant enjoy today. Grace freely brought to us through Jesus Christ. Just recently, we got a new offering basket for the fellowship. While washing it in readiness for Bible Study this evening (it had gathered some dust and stains from the store), my mind drifted back to those Old Testament times — when everything used in God’s temple had to be handled in a very specific way and only by certain people. In those days, if you weren’t a descendant of Aaron or a Levite, you had no right to touch anything connected to the temple. And it wasn’t just a rule — it was a matter of life and death! I remember Uzzah, who died instantly for touching the ark of the covenant when it was about to fall (2 Samuel 6:6–7) . He was trying to help, yet he died for it. But here I was — washing the fellowship’s offering basket with ordinary kitchen so...
Read more