Lingering

*Linger-to stay in a place longer than necessary due to a reluctance to leave.

I came across this definition in a devotion one morning, and I knew I had to write about it. This could be the reality for many of us. We often stay in situations—whether they are relationships, thought processes, careers, churches, attitudes, or cities—longer than we should simply because we linger.

What are you lingering in?

While our reasons for lingering may vary, it is essential to continuously abide in God so He can bring to light the stagnant areas of our lives.

Stop lingering.

Release it to God. If you feel that the situation is too heavy to handle alone, pray and ask God for wisdom to navigate it. The Bible tells us in James 1:5 to ask our generous God for wisdom, and He will give it to us. Let go of the reluctance to linger and move forward—don’t look back! nd move forward - don’t look back!