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Good Things Take Time

by guest author Lottie Partridge


Do you enjoy baking? There’s something both magical and a little intimidating about pulling out those mixing bowls and diving into a new recipe, especially if you’re trying your hand at decorating cookies for the first time. It can feel like a lot of work: the measuring, the folding, the perfect oven timing… and let’s not even talk about icing. Seriously, who knew there was a right and wrong way to make icing? 



But with a little patience and a good plan the end result is worth every moment. A tray full of sweet, beautiful cookies didn’t happen by accident. It began long before the oven was even preheated. The ingredients, the prep, and the tools all played a part in something that turned out to be genuinely delightful. And, friend, isn’t that how life feels sometimes? Especially our faith journey.


There’s no shortcut to deep trust in God. No fast pass to spiritual maturity. Our relationship with the Lord is like a good recipe. It takes time, care, and intention. Just like baking, our walk with Jesus starts in the quiet places. The planning stage. The preparation of our hearts. It grows slowly as we spend time in His Word, lean into prayer and choose to trust Him even when we don’t understand what’s happening around us. 


For me there is one thing that helps is looking back through my journals. There are pages filled with reminders of God’s faithfulness. Sometimes I forget just how present He has been. Sometimes I expect Him to show up in big ways when I haven’t even stopped to thank Him for the little ways He has carried me through.


Proverbs 3:5 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart...” (NIV). And Psalm 125:1 reminds us, “Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken.”


That’s powerful, isn’t it? A life that cannot be shaken starts with daily trust. Not just in the lovely seasons, but in the hard ones too. The ones filled with questions, in the waiting and in the heartbreak. And yet, God is there through it all. He is the Master Creator, making beauty from ashes and writing redemption into the broken places.


It’s not hard to grow in your relationship with Him. But it does require some preparation just like baking. One simple step is to schedule time with Him. Block it out on your calendar like you would a coffee date with a dear friend, because that’s what He is.


Read Scripture. Write down what you’re learning. Journal what you feel He is whispering to your heart. These small steps are like placing memory stones along your path as little reminders of where you’ve been and how far He’s brought you.


And who knows? Maybe you’ll be enjoying a warm cookie or two while you do it. 

Growing deeper in our faith doesn’t happen overnight. The most meaningful things in life, such as faith, love and trust are built slowly one intentional step at a time. 

Good things take time, and God is never in a hurry.


Lottie Partridge

(May 16, 2025)



Inspirational Author | Speaker | Worship Leader | Business Mentor
Inspirational Author | Speaker | Worship Leader | Business Mentor

Lottie Partridge is a powerhouse of faith, inspiration, and entrepreneurial spirit. With a voice that uplifts and a heart set on empowering women, she merges her passion for ministry and business to help others walk boldly in their God-given purpose.

A gifted speaker, songwriter, and worship leader, Lottie has hosted life-changing worship conferences and led congregations in authentic praise. She’s also a former children’s minister with years of hands-on spiritual leadership, and a successful business leader who’s taught small business workshops with a focus on faith and practical strategy.

Whether she's speaking from the stage or coaching from the sidelines, Lottie brings truth, encouragement, and clarity to women navigating the intersection of faith, family and business.


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