Timing

I love to be in control. I like to plan what I am doing; and most importantly, I like to plan when I am doing something. I decide when; and there is no compromise for me.

That doesn't exactly work in life.

 I can't just sit here and say this is when everything will happen. I don't know God's timing on my life. It's really hard to surrender my control and plan for how and when my life will work. I know that God's timing is perfect and at any other time would not have the same impact; but it is a hard thing to deal with. As I was driving a friend to work today this little scenario came into my head. It made a lot of sense in my head, so let's see if it makes sense to you...

Let's say your best friend is throwing a party. The party is on Saturday but it is still only Thursday.  You really want to go; and know that you are going. You work hard all day so that on Friday you have nothing to do but wait and wait.  Finally, it's Saturday. As soon as you wake up, you get ready and leave. You were so excited to go that you left several hours early. At first when you get there, it's a nice surprise and you have a great time one-on-one with your friend. But then you just sit because your friend wasn't ready for you. When the party finally starts, you are tired and don't take as much part in the actual party as you had wanted to.

We can turn this around and say you put off everything you had to do before the party until Saturday morning. You worked hard all day but still didn't get it all done in time. Nevertheless, you worked on and finally got to the party as everyone is leaving.  Sure, everyone is still happy to see you, and you can help clean up the mess, but you missed all the wonder.

Or what if you did some work on Friday, finished on Saturday, and came right on time to the party? You would have a great time. Everyone would be happy to see you, you could be apart of everything that goes on, and you can enjoy the events as planned.

Now think. Would you rather show up incredibly early, as everything is ending, or right on time? God isn't going to come to the rescue of provide you with anything early.  If He does, you won't experience the full effect of the trial He intended for you to.  You won't look to Him immediately and thank Him for what He has done.  You can think, "Oh this is nice, I didn't need it absolutely right now, but sure thanks."

God also won't come late. He know's your limit and won't push you past more than what you can handle.

God will come at the right time. The time He planned.  Everyday you think you can't go any farther and God doesn't answer only makes you stronger. He is waiting for the very last second when you give Him your all to answer. Don't doubt that He just won't come because it isn't on your timing. He is coming and He will answer you and be your provider.

Maybe you're waiting on a job? Or a paid off school bill? Or how about just happiness? Or a medical miracle? It doesn't really matter what you are waiting on. Whatever it is, God is going to give it to you right when you need it. So if you are going through something right now and think, "Why isn't God doing anything? Can't He see I can't handle this?" You should instead think, "I wonder how much more can I handle? I know God is coming and will answer me soon, but for now, how can I make the best of this?"

Every single thing is done in God's timing. Any other way and time and the world will go into even more chaos. Learn to trust God with all things.  His timing is hard to wait on, but He has a reason.  Maybe while you're waiting, try to see why.  Grow closer with God and He will show you what you need to be focusing on instead.  It might just change your life.