Let Her Cook: Power in Delayed Gratification

“I’m gonna wait on You…” Y’all, I think I got my worship back. For the past few days, I’ve been deep in my Worship in the Wild playlist, and slowly but surely, I’m feeling my way back into worship. It’s been about a year of feeling spiritually off, but something’s shifting. One song I’ve had on repeat is Wait on You by Elevation Worship—and honestly, that’s exactly where I’m at in life. Waiting.

Now, if you know me, you know I love a little ratchet & redeemed energy too, so when GloRilla said, “Let her cook,” I felt that. Sometimes you just gotta let things cook—slow and steady.

The other day, I ended up in a full-blown debate with my Uber driver about a personal situation. He came at me with every logical argument he could think of. And for a second, I wondered if he was a messenger from God. But something in my spirit wasn’t vibing with what he was saying. It made sense—but it didn’t feel right. So I stood firm. We talked for so long that Uber actually called to check if I was okay—we were parked for almost an hour!

At one point, he said, “I’m gently trying to help you,” as if I hadn’t thought things through. I calmly replied, “I respectfully decline your advice.” By the end of our conversation, he looked at me and said, “I admire how you didn’t waiver. You’ve given me a lot to think about for my own life.” Then he said something I’ll never forget: “You restored my hope.” Whew.

You might be thinking, “Why go back and forth with a stranger?” But I needed that. It helped me find my voice. I didn’t realize how grounded I’d become until someone challenged it.

Naturally, a scripture came to mind: Matthew 4:1–11 — When Jesus was led into the wilderness to be tested by Satan. Three times, Satan tempted Him with comfort, power, and instant gratification—each offer seemed logical. Turn stones into bread. Throw yourself down and let the angels catch you. Worship me and gain all the kingdoms. But Jesus responded with discernment and scripture, never wavering.

Everything Satan suggested made sense, but it wasn’t God-sent. That’s the trick—temptation rarely comes looking like chaos. Most times, it shows up sounding reasonable, wrapped in “good advice.”

Here’s what I learned: testing isn’t always about right vs. wrong. Sometimes, it’s about clarity. About discovering where you truly stand, revealing blind spots, and building spiritual endurance. Jesus waited. And when the test ended, what He received was so much greater than what was offered in the moment.

So if you’re in a waiting season or wrestling with discomfort, don’t rush the process. Don’t trade your long-term promise for a quick fix. Some things require a slow cook. Let it simmer. Let God work. Let you cook.

P.S. I am hosting an event on June 21st in Dallas, Texas. Save the date and let me know if you're coming. :-)

Love, Peace, and TEA!

Ebony