Trusting in God’s Timing

If you’ve ever waited in a long line, like at the grocery store on a holiday weekend, then you know waiting isn’t fun.

Cue the headache, the constant checking of your watch, the urge to race out of there and abandon your cart.

Why is this taking so long?

I’ve been in this line forever.

Why can’t this go any faster?

It’s frustrating.

But, we’ve been spoiled.

We get conditioned into expecting to get what we want, when we want it.

Unfortunately, this instant gratification mindset can spill over into our prayer life.

If I pray real hard for something, I’m going to get it, right?

How about tomorrow, God?

If you’ve been a Christian for any length of time, then you know that’s not the way it works.

The waiting period we go through for God to give us His answer, can seemingly take forever.

Stay The Course

Here’s the unabashed truth:

In our impatience we can forget that God, in His timing, could have something remarkable in store for us. It “could be” just around the corner, so please don’t give up praying.

On the other hand, sometimes His answer is “No.”

If it is “No”, no matter what, we must trust Him.

Even when the outcome doesn’t make any sense at all.

Why does God make us wait?

We don’t always know the Why, (except sometimes in hindsight), but even so, God is always on time.

There is a great poem that I wanted to share with you now that talks about this very topic.

A big thank you to Lauren Alan for letting me share this on my blog.

Searching For Meaning

by Lauren Alan
03/20/18
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God, I know there’s something You are telling me,
And I’ve been praying and pondering what it could be.
I’m searching for meaning–the true meaning–in what You say,
Knowing it’s best to have Your will and not my way.
What I want is not always Your best,
But I know that in You I find rest.

Lord, it’s not always easy to wait
For an answer, but I know You’re never late,
And while searching for meaning, I know You will
Always present the unfolding of Your will.
Sometimes You say “yes,” sometimes “no,” sometimes “wait,”
But when it comes to answering prayer, You are never late.

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**Poem shared, courtesy of Lauren Alan, from article url: https://www.faithwriters.com/article-details.php?id=185177