Have you ever waited for something so long that you concluded maybe God just forgot about your prayer?

My son was ready to get behind the wheel and hit the open road when he was 15 years old. But that was during 2020 … ‘nuff said, right?

By the time the world resumed normal activity, it seemed that there was one hurdle after another to get the needed driving training. For starters, it took months to get an appointment at the nearby location. When we finally went in, we learned that it was the instructor’s last day. So, we had to make another appointment and wait for months for a location that was nearly 45 minutes away from home! And we would have to drive there weekly for months!!

As one can imagine, it was pretty frustrating and disheartening.

But we encouraged our son to trust God and have hope that all things would fall into place at the right time.

Well, two days before this next long-awaited appointment, we learned that the instructor we had first met began his own company. I immediately called and explained the lengthy process we faced since we first met him. Without hesitation, he said he would be happy to instruct my son … and he would come to our house!

My son stood in awe because he saw how God worked on his behalf. 

Before we knew it, the months of driving training came and went, my son got his license, and he was gifted with a car that he had planned to buy himself. Clearly, it all turned out way better than we could have ever expected or imagined. 

THANK YOU, LORD!!!

God provided and at the right time. He had not forgotten.

In the book of Genesis, Abraham and Sarah were told that they would have a son. But they had to wait. They waited so long, they were considered too old for pregnancy.

Joseph had a dream that he would be a ruler. But he had to wait. He went from a pit to Potiphar’s house to prison. Good luck getting to a palace from there, right??

In the Gospels, there was a woman with an issue of blood. She wanted to be well. But she had to wait. She had seen physicians for twelve years and not one could help her.

In each of these instances, it was hard to have faith and remain strong in the Lord in the waiting. But they believed and didn’t give up hope.

To God be the glory, we read that:
God blessed Abraham and Sarah with a son named Isaac.
Joseph was promoted to second in command in Egypt.
The woman was healed.

Dear Friend, you may be waiting right now for the Lord to make a way for you. 

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV)

“Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.” (James 5:11 ESV)

“I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” (Psalm 27:13-14 ESV)

My prayer is that you would be encouraged in the waiting.
~Joyce