As I was reminiscing over a conversation with a friend today I thought about the sermon my pastor gave this past Sunday. I started thinking about my faith and how I have been acknowledging that I have wronged God and I have left Jesus hanging. I haven’t been as faithful in spending time with God as I should have.
I’ve been praying for God to bless me with a want and not a need. In the past I would be hurt, disappointed and feel let down when my prayers went unanswered. This time when the prayer went unanswered I was able to smile and say I’m not giving up God because you promised me if I ask; through obedience and faith the size of a mustard seed I shall receive.
I know I may not be where I need to be but I am certainly not where I was. For me that doesn’t mean God will not answer my prayers, maybe it’s just not time. Maybe he’s waiting to see if I am going to give up again or if I am really going to stay faithful this time and wait on him.
Someone very close to me was very discouraged and like me she was battling depression. However, mine stemmed from my hurt and hers stemmed from not having what she wanted. We can’t give up on God when he doesn’t deliver what we ask for. Although he may show us a glimpse of his promise, it could take place 6 months later, a year later or 6 years later.
The important thing to remember is God is always right on time, and he always knows when the right time is. God’s faithfulness to you can be many different things. It’s not about material things it’s about your relationship with him and his commitment to you.
Trust me my faithfulness may not be perfect but it has definitely brought me a mighty long way.
A BRAND NEW KIND OF ME
Amen! He hears our prayers and answers them. And youre right……our timing doesn’t always align with his.
Amen Kimberly, he does hear our prayers and he is always with us. He may not come when you want him but he’s always right on time, that’s the beauty of faith. I have sat back and evaluated different scenarios if God had come when I wanted instead of when I needed him. I am so grateful that he’s in control, the outcome would not have worked out for my good.
A BRAND NEW KIND OF ME