Delay is not Denial

Have you ever started something new, and developed a plan about how it should go?  But as you progress, events happen that you didn’t expect and they end up derailing your plan. 

In the pursuit of my masters degree and as I complete my residency, I’ve been held back by many things. I lost relationships, jobs, and family members which forced me to take semesters off and delay my graduation.  Fast forward to 2020; I was clocking major clinical hours and then BOOM💥💥💥CORONAVIRUS!!

When my plans go awry, I tend to question so much, especially my purpose.  This breeds uncertainty and doubt, which develops into significant anxiety.  

I had to have several “come to Jesus” moments, in which I was reminded that a delay does not mean denial.  Time lost does not mean that God is saying “no”, but that He has to prepare us for what is next to come.  I needed to be sat down in order to learn and grow.  And furthermore, I needed to be reminded of WHO is in control of my destiny. 

“We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.” -Proverbs 16:9 NLT

Be encouraged loves, God knows how each of our stories will end. 🧡