Entry 21 by Bimbo Oshodi (Twitter: @_bimbee_)
I struggled with this post for
weeks, (side eyes David) partly because I'm still not sure of what growth is,
and partly because I'm in a really 'slow phase' of my life right now.
One verse that comes to mind when
discussing growth and that's totally relatable is: The [uncompromisingly]
righteous shall flourish like the palm tree [be long-lived, stately, upright,
useful, and fruitful]; they shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon [majestic,
stable, durable, and incorruptible]. (Psalm
92:12
AMP)
And they shall GROW like the cedar
in Lebanon, a little information about the cedar in Lebanon, in the first
5years of its life it rarely grows more than 5feet, but it's roots are spreading
beneath the ground, it's storing nutrients etc. After the 5th year it starts to
grow astronomically, and within a couple of years can grow up to 40 meters tall!
The benefits of the cedar in Lebanon
are numerous, it's back is used to treat diseases, in ancient Egypt to mummify
their deceased even to cleanse lepars, they live up to 2,000 years!
And that's how God wants us to be.
Lessons:
1. Growth is HARD ! I can't stress
this enough.
2. Growth. Takes. Time.
3. True growth must be 'rooted in
God'.
4. Because it's not noticeable
(initially) doesn't mean growth isn't taking place.
If we are bringing it to our daily
life, the initial 5 year period can be times we spend. Learning a skill,
picking up good habits, spending time with God, waiting for something, getting
a degree and the likes.
It might seem like it will never
end, but when you begin to show the fruits of that growth, you'll be thankful
for it.
Habits and skills are really
important in waiting periods;
- Read wide, and wild. (Blogs, articles,
audiobooks if you don't paperbacks, read about people, things, about the
field(s) you're most interested in).
- Never underestimate alone time.
(It's okay if you don't reply pings the second they deliver).
- Listen to good music. It’s soul
purifying.
- Associate with people from every
walk of life.
- Be nice.
- Pick up at least one skill during
your waiting period (I've learnt to make hair, and I'm currently learning to
sew, you can learn almost anything on the Internet).
I hope you've in one way or another,
gained something from this post.
Always remember, you're not alone.
:)
Have an amazing day!
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