Reformation Lutheran Church A Congregation of the ELCA

Tuesday, March 12 Read Psalm 17

Hear a just cause, O Lord; attend to my cry; give ear to my prayer from lips of deceit. I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me, hear my words. (vv. 1, 6)

God’s time

Throughout my joyous and inspiring life with Jesus Christ, I have been privileged and blessed to be a witness to the countless miracles he has performed in answer to my prayers for others. He has healed people, restored marriages, found employment and hope for many, and rescued friends from depression, destructive habits and addictions. He literally turned their lives around and brought them rebirth and salvation.

While I was watching the perfection of his supernatural powers, I was completely awed by the events that were so flawlessly brought to completion. Then there were times I felt complete silence from God. It seemed no matter how hard I prayed, I did not get an answer.

There are times when our Heavenly Father seems like an unkind friend. He is not. We must be patient and keep having faith. In due time, everything will be clear. Have faith that whatever God is doing will be for good. Keep confident that God is present and involved in our lives, even when it seems he isn’t.

God’s timing is perfect, even when he appears catastrophically late.

Dee Hambright
In memoriam
Originally published 1998

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