This
past summer I have traveled a little more than usual. It’s been nice to get away but I always love
returning home.
Last
week at this time I was in Utah for a mountain retreat for my business. It was beautiful there, much cooler than
Arizona, and a very enjoyable trip.
My
friend, Sunny, and I rented a car and drove two and a half hours up the
mountain. It was a beautiful drive.
Early on
Thursday morning we left to take an early afternoon flight. The fog was intense and hard to see in front of
us. We just endured it for a while,
driving carefully. Then it dawned on me although we prayed for a safe trip, we had not specifically prayed for the fog to lift. Aloud I asked God to lift the fog so we could
see. Immediately it lifted and the sun
came out. It never returned.
I
love when God answers prayers immediately.
However, there are times when praying for days, weeks, months or even
years are necessary. God is not on our time table, but has a divine plan that is much better than our own.
It
is these long seasons in between answered pray that keep me on my knees and
seeking Him for the answer. It’s in
tough times when waiting for the answer that I see spiritual growth in me.
Would
I like to have an answer to prayer immediately every time? Yes, but it’s just not possible. Sometimes God has to line up circumstances or
work on other people’s hearts.
I
waited for a year and a half for my marriage to be restored many years
ago. Was it worth it? Absolutely.
It was the best and worst time of my life all in one. I learned of the faithfulness of God. I thought I knew Him before, but this season
gave me the opportunity to get to know Him more intimately. Even though the big answer took a while,
there were lots of little prayers He did answer along the way.
Whether
God has answered your prayer immediately or after a while, one thing is for
certain, He has our best in mind and His ways and timing are always best.
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