In His Time

Struggling with something right now? To consider: are you praying with faith or doubt? Or maybe even fear?

Are you trusting in God's timing, or are you trying to control the outcome yourself?

Maybe, like I do sometimes, you are, even as you are praying, working on Plan B in your mind, just in case He isn't ready to act yet or is tied up and can't respond right now.

Here's what to do:

1. Take a real step of faith. Choose to seek Him often throughout the day, not just for answers, but to establish a closer relationship with Him. And wait. 

2. Write down some of His promises -- start with 8 or 10 -- declare your confidence in His faithfulness, that you know He is working even if you don't see it.

3. Wait while He works. The waiting season is not wasted -- it is critical preparation as He is getting you ready for what's coming next!

4. Repeat out loud several times today: Courage is not the absence of fear -- it is the presence of faith!

So, today, whatever your are facing, seek the Lord and His presence. He hears you. He loves you, In His perfect time He will answer. Remember all His promises!