Waiting Well: Embracing God’s Perfect Timing in Relationships by stella ashworth
In a world that moves at lightning speed, where instant gratification is often the norm, patience in relationships can feel like an ancient virtue, almost forgotten. Yet, when it comes to matters of the heart, rushing often leads to heartbreak, confusion, and detours from the destiny God has planned for us.
Waiting on the one God has for you is not just about delaying gratification; it’s a powerful act of faith, trust, and self-respect. It honors God’s timing and opens the door for a relationship built on purpose, character, and divine alignment.
Why Waiting Matters
God’s plans for our lives far exceed what we can imagine. When we rush into relationships out of loneliness, fear, or pressure, we risk settling for less than what God has intended. Waiting teaches us to grow emotionally and spiritually, refining our character and deepening our relationship with God. It’s during these seasons of waiting that God prepares us to be the partner our future spouse needs.
How to Discern God’s Timing and the Right Person
Pray with Purpose: Invite God into your relationship journey daily. Ask Him to reveal His will clearly and give you peace about the person He has for you.
Look for Godly Character: Physical attraction fades, but qualities like kindness, integrity, faith, and humility endure. The right person will reflect God’s love in their actions.
Seek Wise Counsel: Surround yourself with mature believers who can offer godly advice and honest feedback about your relationship choices.
Test the Relationship by Fruit: Does this person draw you closer to God? Does your relationship encourage growth, not compromise?
Watch for Confirmation: Sometimes God uses doors opening or closing, circumstances aligning, and inner peace as signs that you are on the right path.
Tips on How to Wait Well
Focus on Your Growth: Use this time to pursue your passions, develop your skills, and deepen your spiritual life. Become the best version of yourself.
Set Healthy Boundaries: Protect your heart and mind by setting clear limits in your relationships and avoiding situations that lead to compromise.
Stay Connected to God’s Word: Let scripture be your guide and comfort. Verses like Psalm 27:14: “Wait on the Lord; be of good courage” can inspire endurance.
Practice Gratitude: Celebrate the blessings in your life now. Gratitude shifts your focus from what you lack to what you already have.
Trust the Process: Remember that God’s timing is perfect, even when it doesn’t match your calendar. Trust that He is working behind the scenes.
Conclusion
Waiting on the one God has for you is not passive or easy, it’s a courageous journey of faith. It’s choosing to believe that God’s best is worth the wait and that His timing is flawless.
When you wait well, you prepare yourself to enter a relationship that is strong, purposeful, and blessed beyond measure.
By Stella Ashworth - Team Talk Magazine © 2025 Stella Ashworth