For some time now, I have been waiting with great expectation for certain things in my life to come to pass. These desires are dear to me, and I’ve held onto them tightly, believing they would eventually be fulfilled. However, despite my anticipation, various delays have occurred, and the waiting period has stretched longer than I imagined.
Determined not to give up, I resolved to remain hopeful, holding onto the belief that everything I was waiting for would come to fruition in due time. I told myself that my expectations were enough to sustain me, convinced that simply believing was all I needed.
But here’s what I didn’t realize: Expectation (believing that something will happen) is not the same as Faith, which is a deep, unshakable conviction and trust in God, no matter the circumstances. Beliefs can change; Convictions remain.
As time went on, the weight of waiting began to take its toll on me. I felt drained, as though I was pouring all my energy into anticipating the fulfillment of my desires. This emotional strain slowly wore me down, leaving me fatigued and dangerously close to slipping into a depressive state.
Then, one day, amid my exhaustion, something extraordinary happened. I heard a voice; soft, yet so profound, singing Victoria Orenze's "I Get Backing" over me. The words of the song resonated deeply, and I felt a nudge in my spirit to lean into God’s presence through worship.
I decided to play the song on repeat, letting its message wash over me. Shortly after I began to dance, hesitant at first, but then with increasing freedom and abandonment. As I danced and worshiped, I allowed myself to simply dwell in God’s presence, focusing on Him instead of my unmet expectations.
When I finally stopped, something inside me had shifted. I felt lighter, freer, and filled with a peace that I couldn’t fully comprehend. It was as though the burdens I had carried were lifted, replaced by a renewed sense of hope and strength.
In that moment, I was reminded that true deliverance doesn’t come from striving or waiting on our own strength. It comes from stepping into God’s presence and allowing Him to refill and refresh you daily. Hope is restored in His presence, and His joy becomes our strength.
LYLY🌷
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