Psalm 40:1

I waited patiently for the LORD, and He inclined His ear to me and heard my cry.

Waiting Patiently

I must admit that when I pray I would like quick answers. But after many years some of my prayers continue ... especially those of salvation for loved ones who are still breathing.

It is interesting to note that David's natural desire for a quick answer was tempered by a willingness to "wait patiently."He knew from previous experience that it was only a matter of time before he could once again testify, "He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay, and He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm" (verse 2).

I know that God is not the God of the quick fix. Yet I wonder, "Why does God take His time?" No doubt His reasons are many and profound, but ... PERHAPS ...it is because I can only appreciate how solid a rock He provides after I, like David, have experienced the mud and the mire.

Blessings,

Tony

Romans 8:16-17