T.M. Kayode

If you’ve been following my recent blog posts—or honestly, any post I’ve written this year—you’d know that I’ve been feeling pretty unmotivated. Tired. Dragging my feet. All the things.

It’s not that I don’t have things to do (trust me, the list is long), or that I’m not excited about those things. I just haven’t had the drive to get them done.

A few days ago, I decided to take a step back and dissect why I was feeling this way. After a long (and brutally honest) conversation with myself, I realized that my frustration wasn’t really about a lack of motivation—it was about waiting.

You see, I’ve been waiting for the manifestation of some things I’ve sown in recent months, and the waiting was making me impatient. I hate admitting that, but there it is.

Once I acknowledged that truth, I went straight to God and asked:
What do I need to do to get out of this rut? And more importantly, how can I avoid slipping back into it?

A Lesson from Genesis 22

I felt a nudge that I’d find my answer during Bible study that evening. To be honest, I was skeptical. I was about to study Genesis 22—the story of Abraham going to sacrifice Isaac—and I thought to myself, How is this supposed to help? But I’ve learned over time that the Holy Spirit reveals treasures in the most unexpected places, so I leaned in and studied with an open heart.

And wow—what I discovered completely shifted my perspective.

Let me walk you through the story briefly:

• Verse 1: God tests Abraham with a startling command: to take his son, Isaac, to the land of Moriah and sacrifice him as a burnt offering. Can you imagine the weight of that instruction?
• Verse 3: Abraham doesn’t hesitate. He wakes up early the next morning, prepares for the journey, and sets off with Isaac, two young men, a donkey, and wood for the burnt offering. His obedience is immediate—there’s no questioning, no bargaining, just faith-driven action.
• Verse 4: After three days of traveling, Abraham finally spots the mountain God had directed him to. Imagine those three days—three long days of walking with the very son you’ve been asked to sacrifice. What must have been going through his mind?
• Verse 5: Abraham tells the two young men to stay behind, saying something profound: “Me and the boy are going to worship, and we will come back to you.” Did you catch that? We will come back. Even in this moment, Abraham speaks with faith, trusting in God’s promise.
• Verse 7: As they walk up the mountain, Isaac notices something is off. He turns to Abraham and asks, “The fire and the wood are here, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?”
• Verse 8: Abraham responds with unshakable confidence: “God Himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering.” What audacity! 
• Verse 9: Once they reach the designated place, Abraham builds the altar, arranges the wood, and—this part always makes me pause—binds Isaac and lays him on top of the wood. Isaac must have been so confused, maybe even scared. 
• Verse 10: Abraham raises the knife, fully prepared to go through with the sacrifice. And just as he’s about to strike, the angel of the Lord calls out to stop him. Abraham has passed the test, and God provides a ram caught in the thicket as the sacrifice instead.

The Lesson: Trusting God’s Plan Over My Own

Here’s what struck me: Abraham’s faith was audacious.

By the time this story happened, Abraham had already received multiple promises from God:

• He would be the father of nations.
• All nations on earth would be blessed through his family.
• His descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky.

Etc etc…

And then, finally—finally—at the age of 100, Abraham and Sarah had Isaac, the “promised child.”

But then, out of nowhere, God tells Abraham to sacrifice that very child.

And what does Abraham do? He obeys. Immediately. No questions asked.

Abraham didn’t try to second-guess God or come up with a backup plan. He didn’t bring a spare lamb just in case he’d misunderstood. He knew exactly what God had asked him to do, and he trusted God enough to go through with it—even though it didn’t make sense.

What blows my mind is the audacity of Abraham’s faith. Look at his interactions:

• When he told the young men, “We’ll come back to you,” he was speaking from a place of unwavering trust.
• When Isaac asked about the missing lamb, Abraham confidently said, “God Himself will provide.”

Abraham may not have known how God’s plan would unfold, but he trusted God’s nature. He believed in the bigger picture—even if he couldn’t see it.

My Takeaway

So, here’s how this hit me:

I know what God has asked me to do in this season. I know the instructions He’s given me. But instead of focusing on those, I’ve been distracted by impatience—wondering when the seeds sown from before will grow, when the results will come.

But Abraham’s story reminded me:

• I’m not the one writing the story of my life. God is.
• My job is to do what He’s asked me to do now and trust Him with the outcome.
• It’s not my place to figure out the “how” or the “when.” My role is to obey, hold on to my faith, and believe that God’s plan is perfect—even if I can’t see the full picture.

So that’s where I am right now: learning to let go, focus on what God has called me to do, and trust that He’s working everything out behind the scenes.

What About You?

Have you ever found yourself feeling stuck, unmotivated, or impatient while waiting for something you’ve been praying for? How do you navigate those seasons?

Let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear your thoughts! And if you’ve been enjoying these reflections, would you consider subscribing to the blog? Let’s keep learning, growing, and trusting God together.

Until next time…
Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee