This summer, I had the opportunity to spend some needed rest time in the Tennessee Mountains. The serenity gave me time to think and reflect on some things. During that time, I had a pleasant conversation with one of my dear “sisters.” She shared a great saying she had come across, which prompted me to write this post. The saying is, “Patience is a weapon that forces deception to reveal itself.” When I first heard it, I didn’t catch the meaning, but then it sunk in like a heavy rock. Do you know one reason that women in general sometimes end up with the wrong individual in their personal life? I am merely asking that as a rhetorical question. I will gladly answer for you because this has been a downfall of mine, unfortunately in the past. Nevertheless, I don’t plan to repeat that cycle next time. It all boils down to a lack of patience. Sometimes we can want something to be right so badly that we rush head-on into the unknown, even though we have known the person a long time not giving space for deception to reveal itself.
Patience can be a powerful weapon that will uncover the real personality of an individual without you lifting a finger! We can quickly become deceived when we wear blinders. Everyone wants to feel that the person they are falling in love with or have fallen in love with is the essence of all things beautiful. When we think that way and rush into a commitment without taking the time to allow the other person to reveal them self in many aspects, we are heading toward unnecessary heartache and pain. But, having patience forces deception to reveal itself. People can only front for so long a time. After a while, they can become weary in well-doing and resort back to their conniving or selfish ways. What’s in a person will soon make way to the surface, if you can only be patient.
A wolf will always be a wolf no matter how he tries to disguise himself. If you don’t believe me ask Little Red Riding Hood(just teasing about her), but the Bible speaks of wolves who come along in sheep’s clothing. The cover is only to deceive and to destroy you. No matter how you may desire a spouse or a significant other, it is so important to not only consult God in your situation but be patient and wait on His response. If we have an expectation and have patience all things will be revealed in due season. I can’t stress this enough my sisters, and you can share this with the brothers if you like. It goes both ways. We must allow patience to work on our behalf.
On the other hand, sometimes when we think someone is not suitable for us, if we only have patience, we may be surprised what we can learn about the individual, and we may see them in a whole new Godly light. The individual may be the one God has chosen. Don’t throw a book away until you have a chance to read it. It may have a slow start or not be exciting, but over time you may see it as the masterpiece which it is. Use this powerful weapon ( patience) God has given us. It can save you much heartache and pain down the road of life. I can attest to this. But if we hope for that we see not, then do with patience wait for it. Romans 8:25. I’ll be back next week with a new post, “Relationship Remorse!”
Be encouraged, and God bless!
Sister Jackie
Love this. I rushed into marriage beleiving i needed a man in my life. God showed me that i really just needed Him. This time around i am allowing patience to have her perfect work in me. God bless.
I love the post! This is great and very well stated!! Thank God for His Wisdom and giving us patience to wait!
This is one of my favorite posts. Patience is a virtue! God bless you, my sister, and thank you for taking the time to read and respond to this post.
I will do that too my sister! God bless you!
AMEN!…Love it…I’ve learned that just because someone is a “good” person, does not mean that they will be good for you, or the “one” for you, no matter the type of relationship, friend or mate. It truly Can be a hard, painful lesson to learn, but it is a wealth of knowledge to learn in moving forward., I’ve often heard people make the statement that someone was a good woman or a good man, but “NOT for them”, and that “only Time will tell”. I now see that being “equally yoked”, means in every area of who we are, not just in our profession of faith. You are so on point here”…Thank you for sharing.
Amen for God’s knowledge of truth! It will certainly help us in moving forward and not repeating the same mistakes. Thank you for sharing. God bless you!
Sis Jackie
Yes, “time will tell” and deception will reveal itself”. “STAY WOKE” and allow TRUTH to prevail.
Amen! Amen! Amen! I love that, “STAY WOKE!” It’s time for us to “wake up”, be alert, and have patience while God works! God bless you my sister!
Love the post! This is wisdom from above! Be blessed and thank you for sharing!
Thank you for taking the time to comment on this post! God bless and keep you in the beauty of His love.