By Dr. James Synder
A friend going through a trial that seems to be lasting, to her at least, a long time, after reading an article asking, “Are You A Carrot, Egg or Coffee?”
This friend gained a little more faith, tied a knot to the end of her rope, and decided to continue trusting in God.
An old adage says, “God’s answer to your prayer is seldom early, but it is never late!” If you trust Him, God will give you the grace you need when you’re in His timing.
If you keep a right attitude and not allow bitterness or resentment to take hold, then at the right time, in due season (if you faint not); God will answer your prayers.
The answer may be “No, or something different from what you want or think, but it will be for your best.
Habakkuk 2 tells us that God has an appointed time to answer your prayers so that you receive just what you need at just the right time to live victoriously and happily.
Wait for God’s timing to bring these things about. Believe that He is at work in your life bringing about what He knows is best for you.
You may wish to ask for patience as you faithfully await His answer. Your situation will improve, but on God’s timetable, not yours!
“For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” Habakkuk 2:3.
God Really Does Care for You—“Casting all your care upon Him, for He careth for you.” 1 Peter 5:7.
When you are facing a problem that is so big it seems downright irresponsible not to worry about it. There may not be a thing you can do about it, but you feel like you need to at least be concerned.
After all, somebody needs to! Not a friend or family member seems to be volunteering for the job.The devil will attack your mind and will tell you that no one cares about you or your problem and will try to convince you that you are alone with this problem.
Instead of giving in to those evil thoughts, get your Bible and turn to scriptures in the Word of God that guarantees you that your needs will be met.
Tell God that with the help of the Holy Spirit, you won’t take back your problem. This is not an easy thing to do; but every time the problem comes to your mind, quote a scripture and praise God.
A pastor once told his congregation, you can’t stop temptations and evil thoughts from coming to your mind, but you don’t have to let them build a nest there.
The next time you’re facing a problem, give it to God. He has volunteered for the job and you can trust Him to do it well. After all, He really does care for you.
Things to Ponder – Your presence is a present to the world. You’re unique and one of a kind. Your life can be what you want it to be. Take the days just one at a time.
Count your blessings, not your troubles. You’ll make it through whatever comes along. Understand, have courage, be strong. Don’t put limits on yourself. Remember that life’s treasures are people . . . together; and not things.
