![]() “But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength they shall mount up with wings like eagles they shall run and not be weary they shall walk and not faint” ( Isaiah 40:31). “The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps” ( Proverbs 16:9). The Lord is not slow to fulfill His promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you” ( 2 Peter 3:8-9). “But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths” ( Proverbs 3:5-6). “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. “But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience” ( Romans 8:25). Therefore, we are assured God is always on time with His perfect answer for us.ġ0 Bible Verses to Direct Our Prayers While We Wait for Him What if we get what we want as soon as we ask? What if that very thing for which we ask will do us harm? Might God be showing us His perfect mercy by keeping us from our speedy desires?īecause God is perfect, sovereign, and omniscient, He already knows what we need when we need it. ![]() When we groan because something doesn’t happen in our timing, we need to ponder a few things: His timing is included in His ways, and it is always perfect. The Bible tells us in Isaiah 55:8-9 that God’s thoughts and ways are not ours they are higher and they fit His standard, not ours. We expect God to answer our prayers at the moment we petition Him to fulfill our need for immediate gratification. When we begin with a me-centered vision, we will always experience dissatisfaction. Why Doesn't God's Timing Align with Our Plans? ![]() ![]() We often have to wait as God enacts His perfect will in our lives. How kind of Him to give us such pleasure from His creation, things for which He rewards our anticipation and patience as we wait. Because He created it all, and since we have enjoyed the fruit of our (or a farmer’s) labor before, we trust God’s timing for fruit, herbs, and vegetables to ripen at their appointed time. God our Creator planned the sowing and reaping times of each flower and vegetable we have the privilege to grow. ![]()
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