Timing is everything or God’s knows when!

Many times we think everything is out of control and that the timing is wrong. One of our missionaries is going through a difficult time. She wrote that everything seems out of control. From all apparent observations, things are not working the way they planned. In their turmoil and difficulties she referred to this statement:
"When the time was right, the worlds were made, the flood subsided, the sea parted, the walls fell down, the lion's mouths were shut, the storm was silenced, the blind could see, the lame could walk, the captives went free, the tomb was forever emptied. God's timing is always right. His power is great, His plan for you is good, His hold on you is secure-- and He'll see you through."

That is the way God works. He is never late. He is never inadequate or insufficient. He always comes through. He knows exactly what needs to occur.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

When the timing is off it is difficult to retain faith and trust in God. However, that is when our faith is proven. It is also when we come to recognize the control that God retains over every situation.

You can trust God in every situation you are facing. He still is the miracle worker. He has good plans for you. He has your future in mind right now. He will not fail.

I recently read this prayer: Dear God; I want to thank You for what you have already done. I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards; I am thanking you right now. I am not going to wait until I feel better or things look better; I am thanking you right now. I am not going to wait until people say they are sorry or until they stop talking about me; I am thanking you right now.. I am not going to wait until the pain in my body disappears; I am thanking you right now. I am not going to wait until my financial situation improves; I am going to thank you right now. I am not going to wait until the children are asleep and the house is quiet; I am going to thank you right now. I am not going to wait until I get promoted at work or until I get the job; I am going to thank you right now. I am not going to wait until I understand every experience in my life that has caused me pain or grief; I am thanking you right now. I am not going to wait until the journey gets easier or the challenges are removed; I am thanking you right now. I am thanking you because I am alive. I am thanking you because I made it through the day's difficulties. I am thanking you because I have walked around the obstacles. I am thanking you because I have the ability and the opportunity to do more and do better. I'm thanking you because FATHER, You haven't given up on me.