“Wait.”
It’s just a four-letter word—but not the “bad” kind we usually think of. Still, it’s one of the hardest words to live with.
Who really likes to wait? We often find ourselves saying, “I can’t wait for warmer weather… I can’t wait for this pain to pass… I can’t wait for this season to be over.” The list could go on forever.
But here’s what I’m learning: memories are made in the waiting.
Each season of life carries its own moments—some joyful, some painful—that shape us. We never know when it will be the last time we hug someone, hear their voice, or share a conversation. If we rush through, always eager for the next thing, we risk losing the very treasures that make life meaningful.
A “wrap-up” attitude robs us of the present. It blinds us to the beauty right in front of us. The most treasured moments, the ones that take our breath away when remembered, are often found in seasons we once wished away.
So, what will we choose?
To hurry through and miss it—or to pause, embrace, and be grateful for the wait?
What season of waiting are you in right now—and what unexpected beauty can you see in it?