God’s Timing Is Perfect
Anitha Abraham
“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Luke 1:45 (NIV)
“I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?” Jeremiah 32:27 (NIV)
“And the angel answered him, ‘I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.’” Luke 1:19 (ESV)
Jesus, I’m weighed down by all that is surrounding me. I hardly have words and energy left to pray. Come and do the heavy lifting for me. Help me to release what is hard and to receive peace because with You, I dwell in safety (Psalm 4:8). Give me rest in Your presence. You alone are my refuge, my safe place, and my hope. Thank You for being the One I can come to and receive peace from. I need You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; he did not say anything to them without using a parable.” Matthew 13:34 (NIV)
“What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?” Luke 11:11-12 (ESV)
“So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, ‘Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.’” John 11:41-42 (NIV)
“He poured out his Spirit on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior …” Titus 3:6 (CSB)
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 (NIV)
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 (NIV)
Lord, the realities of life on this side of heaven are just maddening to understand, and I sometimes find myself asking … Why? As I face injustices and brokenness, feel let down by others, or just work through the complicated dynamics of doing life with other sinners, help me to bring my anger to You. Help me to choose forgiveness and to see others’ perspectives. Bring healing. Pave the way for any necessary conversations. Release me from any shame I feel about myself. Thank You for not leaving me alone in these feelings. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Luke 1:45 (NIV)
“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” 2 Corinthians 7:10 (NIV)
“Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” Luke 18:1 (NIV)
“Then the people of Judah began to complain, ‘The workers are getting tired, and there is so much rubble to be moved. We will never be able to build the wall by ourselves.’” Nehemiah 4:10 (NLT)