Waitingseason Stories

At twenty-eight, she thought she would already be living the life she prayed for. But instead, she found herself holding broken timelines, unanswered prayers, and a heart slowly losing hope. Tired of chasing what never seemed to stay, she does the bravest thing she knows. She surrenders. 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬. 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭. Now, she waits.... not in desperation, but in faith. Trusting that God's will is greater than her own, and that the love meant for her will arrive at the perfect time. Becaluse sometimes, surrender isn't the end of the story. It's where the most beautiful one begins. 💛 Date: 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 25, 2026

Sometimes, God lets you see the promise before the answer.

Roots in the Waiting is a devotional for the in-between seasons-when prayers feel unanswered and life feels stuck. Each chapter uncovers how God uses waiting not as wasted time, but as preparation. In these quiet stretches, He is growing roots, shaping faith, and drawing you closer to His Spirit. Waiting isn't empty. It's where God works deepest. --- 📌 Disclaimer This book is written from a Christian (Pentecostal) perspective and reflects the author's understanding, study, and interpretation of the Bible. It is intended for spiritual growth, encouragement, and teaching. It is not presented as professional advice in areas such as medicine, psychology, law, or finance. Readers are encouraged to prayerfully study the Scriptures for themselves and seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit, as well as counsel from trusted spiritual leaders, for personal application. The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official position of any particular church, denomination, or organization. Copyright © 2025 Vann. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means-electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise-without the prior written permission of the copyright holder, except in the case of brief quotations used in reviews, teaching, or noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.

She believed in God. She just wasn't sure she believed in love anymore. After heart break and what she felt were unanswered prayers, she learnt to guard her heart even from hope. Then he arrived; steady, intentional, and willing to move with what God was shaping. Love in His Timing is not just a romance story, it's a journey of hope, patience and divine orchestration. A faith filled love story that will keep you turning pages late into the night. Want to read the full or support this author? https://selar.com/m/latoya-kayandulila1

I thought God had forgotten me. While everyone around me seemed to be moving forward, I was standing still-waiting, praying, and wondering when my turn would come. This is the story of what happened during that season and the lessons I learned when God seemed silent.

How far will you bend before you decide to break? Since completing her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program in the turbulent year of 2020, Damilola's life has felt completely stuck in reverse. Despite her pristine degree and brilliant mind, she navigates a soul-crushing cycle of unreplied emails and low-paying freelance gigs just to survive the grueling Lagos economy. But her career isn't her only battleground. Her love life is governed by a cruel, invisible clock: the nine-month limit. A natural fixer, Damilola pours her entire soul into her relationships-cooking, praying, and supporting her partners' dreams-only for every single one of them to end the exact same way: with a facedown phone, late-night whispers, and a devastating discovery of infidelity. Exhausted, broken, and weary of fighting for crumbs of affection, Damilola makes a radical decision on her bedroom floor. She surrenders. She steps away from the dating scene, stops letting unemployment dictate her joy, and chooses to hide herself completely in the presence of God. She trades her anxiety for an unshakeable inner peace, content to simply be a daughter of the Almighty. Then comes an unremarkable Tuesday morning in January 2026. A single call from an unknown international number completely shatters her six-year stagnation. On the other end is Oluwole, a brilliant, exceptionally handsome executive calling directly on behalf of an MIT executive master program. When a skeptical Damilola is invited to meet him beside a massive pillar at the Eko Hotel & Suites, she has no idea that she is stepping into the blueprint of her destiny.