Faith in His Timing

Plain and simple, we don't see the whole picture.  There's no way we can fully the mind of God but He has assured us that He loves us, He will never leave us and He will give us answers and wisdom if we ask for it.  So many times I have prayed, knowing how easy it would be if God would just do "this" or "that".  At the time I only saw what was in front of me.  Later things became clear and I am so grateful God didn't always give me what I asked.  Other times I still don't fully understand why He didn't answer in the way that I thought best.

My best friend is so good at reminding me to just keep my eyes on Him and wait for His timing.  A short time ago she sent me a devotional.  Here's an excerpt from it:   You are asking God to do something and know He can do it, but it doesn’t happen the first time you ask. It may take days, months, or even years. Don’t give up when you aren’t successful the first time. Keep praying. Keep seeking God. He will answer your prayer in the way and time that is best for you. Don’t lose heart and keep praying. What’s one thing you have been asking God for but He has yet to answer? What can you do to ensure you don’t give up in asking and seeking God through prayer for this thing?    Keep seeking God ... keep trusting that He knows best.  

She also actually wrote a sermon:  God Size Faith    Although she was referring to building God's church I think it could easily apply to any area of our life where God is challenging us to have big faith.  I encourage you to click on the link and read the entire thing but to highlight a few points ... God gives us a dream.  If you don't already know what that dream is, ask Him.  Pray and seek His face.  He can put that desire within us but He doesn't just want it to sit there.  He wants us to pursue it, to have faith that He can turn that dream into reality and accomplish it through us as we continue to trust in Him.  Next we need to claim it.  She said it best, "No matter how big the dream is He has for us; no matter how unobtainable it seems, if God gives us the dream, we will be able to see it fulfilled if we just have faith in Him!"  The hardest part is waiting!  I've shared before about stories in the Bible where they got tired of waiting so they went out on their own.  That pathway lead to heartache and broken relationships.  It is always best to waiting on Him ... even when it's hard.

I recently received a text from a friend who shared that he will fully trust God's plan even when he sometimes doesn't understand it.  So simple ... yet, at times, so hard!  It may be easier to remember that it is during the times of waiting that they are most influential in shaping our faith.  Hold on to the knowledge that he wants to bless us ... he will be glorified ... he always hears our prayers.

What Faith Can Do 

Steady My Heart 

Before the Morning 

Until next time ... don't be afraid to stretch your faith ... accept God's dream for your life ... claim it ... trust that he is busy equipping you now during this time of waiting so you will be ready when his amazing plan is revealed!