Hindsight 2022; The Result of Waiting

Today is September 9, 2022. I am sitting in my apartment and I am actively waiting on the promise of God.

Last night, instead of letting my mind run with what ifs…I begin to think of how I can tell of Gods glory when he does what he told me he will do. So here I am, writing a blog preemptively…because I know the only outcome is victory.

Let me start from the beginning.

If you have read any of my previous blogs, you know that I am currently pursuing my degree at George Washington University.

Almost 4 years ago, God spoke to me and told me my Masters program would be paid for. When accepted into the program, I received a partial scholarship of $75,000.

Knowing that I did not have any money to pay for the rest, I moved to Washington, DC and began my 2 year full time program.

6 months, 18 credits later… my bill began to accumulate with the university. I owed $12,326 for my fall semester. (Yes…I am putting ALL my business out. But I must be explicit, so you can see my God as provider.)

This was only a piece of what i owed…let me explain. I started out at GW in the Masters of Public Health program. This was before God told me this was not the program he had for me. I owed about $10,000 prior to starting this new journey. (this was actively being paid down in payments…but CLEARLY IT WAS SLOW). So if you can do some quick math… -$22,326 owed.

Which brings me to my second semester dilemma. I could not register due to the hold on my account.

Now, you (the reader) are probably thinking…oh girl, EASY FIX. Take out a student loan.

But here is where I tell you that I was following the EXPLICIT instructions of God…and he told me that he would pay. I was not to take out a loan.

So, what happened?

I cried. LOL A Lot.

It was the 1st day of classes and emails were being sent out and Teachers were giving instruction (I was sitting in class…unregistered).

It was the second day of classes, and I am private messaging classmates to FWD me the syllabus because I don’t have access to the class on blackboard.  HOW AM I GOING TO GET REGISTERED?

Well I prayed. I asked God what to do. I told my mom she couldn’t help (she was devastated!… we were both in a state) But I was determined to do JUST what God said.

We heard him say he would open up a door.

LONG STORY shortened…the university increased the threshold for a payment plan (specifically for me…unheard of!) and allowed me to make an extremely small payment of $1,000 in order to register. WHEW!!! okay. We made it! God said he would open a door… and He did.

1st year complete!! Second semester complete.

Summer came and went. Fall approached.

Registration opened (the student frenzy began with choosing classes).

I chose classes but could not register.

Current balance owed -$23,130.

There was an additional $6,047 owed for the spring semester.

It is now present day and I am waiting. Here is why!

Let me tell you some of what God has told me over time concerning this matter:

August 6th, God said: “You will be registered on time and you will graduate in May”

August 18th, God said: “ You will be able to Register. I am going to pay your bill and it will add to your testimony. Now, write it and date it.”

Aug 29th, God spoke again…

Tuesday August 30th, God said: “You believe because you see. So it is, you must believe when you can’t see.”

In Bible Study on Wednesday August 31st: The word came titled “10,000 Reasons why I should trust God with my whole heart” subtitled “trust the process”.

Monday Sept 5th, God Said: I am the Lord God, and I can do all things.

You can choose to say I am silly and I could avoid all of this (The things of God are foolish to the world).

You can choose to say it does not take all of that and you put yourself through that unnecessarily. (the bible says to trust in the Lord with your whole heart and don’t lean unto your own understanding)

You can ask why would God make you wait so long (How else is he to show me his power? Let patience have her perfect work that you may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing)

You can say WHATEVER you want…but I challenge your thoughts with Word.

God said that we are a peculiar people. We are children of faith. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things NOT SEEN.

This way is necessary for me. To build up my faith. For God to show me that His word is yes and amen. (Time doesn’t move his word, people don’t move his word, emotions don’t move his word) IT IS WHAT HE SAYS IT IS. Period.

I am telling this testimony to encourage anyone who is waiting (like me!). To remind anyone who has waited. To show all who will wait. GOD IS FAITHFUL.

The first time around I cried so much (no one knew). I was worried and scared. I couldn’t sleep. I was weak in faith. He still came.

This time, I am stronger. If I have cried, it’s been in thanks. When the worry came this time… I asked for forgiveness and strength. He’s building my faith, and now I know He will come.

Today is September 9th. I have attended 6 classes. I am still unregistered. I am still standing on the promise of God. Today I am encouraged. Today I give thanks in waiting. Today I believe… because WHO can tell the true and living God no?

To Be Continued….

I wrote this in September of 2022, y’all. Its September 2023 and Im sitting here degreed up.

There is nothing my God can’t do.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Jeremiah 29:11