Asor writes: Lessons from Netflix’s The Wait

Asor writes: Lessons from Netflix’s The Wait

Movie lovers like me have seen it too The Wait, one of Netflix’s new Nigerian movies. This movie is only about the life of people who have to wait for the joy of work, marriage or childbirth.

The protagonist of the film is a divorcee, waiting with the hope of a second marriage. They also have a support group that consists of married women who are waiting for God to have children. Finally, there are young graduates who are unemployed and naturally frustrated with their situation.

I’m sure this is the story of many people in this country without conducting a survey. There are stages in life, and it is expected that when one reaches adulthood, one must find a job, get married and have children. Obviously, we feel frustrated and disappointed when things don’t work out this way. It’s even more terrifying when ‘society’ knows your situation, and they remind you at every opportunity as if you need that reminder.

I can not overstate the joy that this must bring to people if they have ticked off the list. Having a job that keeps you busy and putting food on your table is satisfying. Falling in love with someone who feels the same way as you and wants to spend the rest of his/her life with you is electrifying. Look into the eyes of your children, who look so beautiful and innocent; grasp.

I have no doubt that the happiest people are those who are married, with well-behaved children and well-paid jobs. Yes, I am being sarcastic.

However, I don’t blame those who will try and achieve these rituals. A young man was almost killed by his mother’s words about the unemployment situation, so how can I blame a young woman who has to bare her legs to get a job?

My friend had a son and after five years, no more children. She had someone tell her that she needed to have another baby soon, preferably a girl; Meanwhile, what these people don’t know is that she has lost two pregnancies during that time. This reminder destroys all efforts to forget the pain that has been experienced.

I always tell him that he should try to be patient because in this world, people seem to have too much time to meddle in other people’s affairs.

As for me who is not married, it is done as the cause of the economic crisis. The late Osinachi, may his soul rest in peace, may have preferred an abusive marriage to being divorced altogether because of society.

The protagonist in the film says that he succumbed to the pressure to get married; His marriage lasted seven months because he was clearly living what was available. Even those who patiently wait and do all the right things may not last. Ask DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good.

However, as believers, we must have faith that is resilient enough to wait for God’s perfect timing. Isaiah 55:8 says, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not my ways.”

Dear Ghanaians, you may be concerned, or you may not know how you are doing. Either way, don’t tell people to get married or start making babies or get a job. You are not God.

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