In reading E.M. Bounds’ book “The Necessity of Prayer,” I came across this paragraph that is apropos to my setting in life right now, as it is in the lives of many others who are currently waiting on the Lord for either clarity regarding their future or simply for a new job.
What a blessing to know this God who is all-knowing, everywhere-present, all-caring and yet, at times, seems to be slow in providing or responding to our pleas. I will be patient and wait for Him - it may not be easy (actually, I know it’s NOT easy) - because I know Him and I know that His plans, ways, timing and gifts are what are best for me - for you, too.
“Yet faith is called upon, and that right often to wait in patience before God, and is prepared for God’s seeming delays in answering prayer. Faith does not grow disheartened because prayer is not immediately honoured; it takes God at His Word, and lets Him take what time He chooses in fulfilling His purposes, and in carrying on His work. There is bound to be much delay and long days of waiting for true faith, but faith accepts the conditions –– knows there will be delays in answering prayer, and regards such delays as times of testing, in the which, it is privileged to show its mettle, and the stern stuff of which it is made.”
By the way, I DO recommend this book - it’s a classic on prayer.
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