Embracing God’s Timing

Time is very important and this is why the devil is always the time of Christians to delay them and waste their time because the devil knows that a time wasted can never be regained hence this is why the prayer of waiting upon God’s timing is very important and it is a prayer we must always pray a Christians. It is God’s plan for all events of our lives to unfold at the right time that is not too fast and not too slow because God is never too fast and He is never too slow, He is always in time, doing the right things in our lives at the right time. As Christians we must always pray the prayer of waiting on God’s timing so everything in our lives can take place at the right time and we can fulfill destiny.

When a difficult time comes, it takes grace to keep hope and courage alive. Remember when Christ was walking on the water and He called out Peter to join him on the sea. Peter had the courage to step forward because it was Christ who had called him out. His courage translated into the faith that births the miracle of him walking on the water. However, when the storm came, his gaze shifted away from Jesus and he began to sink. Still, Peter called out Jesus because he knew Christ would not let him die.

Different problems will come at us in life, we can only be courageous and keep hope alive to conquer the problem. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come that easy. The storm of life shifts the gaze of a man away from the cross. He will be blinded by the storm to an extent that he would not see a God coming for his rescue in the storm. When the Apostles were on the boat and the storm came, they lost every consciousness that Christ was on the boat with them. They were overwhelmed with the fear of dying that they didn’t even realize that there is a God in the boat who has the power to calm the storm. Until they were almost sinking before they called Jesus to come to their rescue.

Our faith must be kept alive during a difficult time. One thing we must know as believers is that God will never abandon us in that predicament. He would not leave us to suffer. When the time is right as the scripture said, the Lord will make it happen. Our hope and courage at that time become the catalyst that fuels our miracle. I pray for as many people going through one challenge or another, the grace to keep standing, may heaven release it upon you today in the name of Jesus Christ. That situation testing your faith, I decree that an end comes to it today in the name of Jesus Christ.

I. Understanding God’s Timing:

A. God’s Ways Are Higher (Isaiah 55:8-9):

– “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.”

B. A Time for Everything (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8):

– “To everything, there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.”

II. Examples of Embracing God’s Timing in the Bible:

A. Abraham and Sarah (Genesis 18:10-14):

– Illustrating patience and faith as they waited for the fulfillment of God’s promise of a child.

B. Joseph’s Journey (Genesis 37-50):

– A story of resilience, trusting God’s timing despite setbacks and betrayals.

C. David’s Anointing (1 Samuel 16:1-13):

– Waiting for the appointed time to become king, David exemplifies trust in God’s plan.

D. The Birth of Jesus (Galatians 4:4-5):

– Fulfillment of God’s promise at the perfect time, bringing salvation to the world.

III. Lessons We Learn:

A. Developing Patience (Psalm 27:14):

– “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”

B. Trusting in God’s Providence (Proverbs 3:5-6):

– “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your understanding.”

C. Faith in God’s Promises (Hebrews 11:1):

– “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

IV. Overcoming Impatience and Doubt:

A. Learning from Abraham’s Mistake (Genesis 16):

– Impatience can lead to unintended consequences.

B. Joseph’s Perspective (Genesis 50:20):

– “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.”

Prayers for Waiting on God’s Timing

1. My Father, I thank you for your unending grace upon me and my household in Jesus name.

Psalms 84:11 “For the lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right”

2. My Father, I worship you for your kindness and favor being shown to me and my family in Jesus name.

Psalms 145:17 “The lord is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness”

3. My Father, I thank you for your great protection and shelter upon me and my entire household in Jesus name.

Psalms 91:4 “He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection”

4. My Father, I magnify you for your consistent favor and blessings upon my life in Jesus name.

Psalms 23:5 “You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings”

5. Oh Lord, grant me the grace to wait upon your timing in Jesus name.

6. My Father, breathe upon your spirit of patience to learn to exercise patience in my life endeavors in Jesus name.

7. My Father, help me to learn to wait during the waiting period of my life in Jesus name.

8. My Father, make me a man and woman of true patience in Jesus name.

9. Oh Lord, give me the grace to have the right attitude during the waiting period of my life in Jesus name.

10. My Father, consume by your fire every power that wants me to give up in Jesus name.

11. My Father, help me to fulfill every plan of my life according to will in Jesus name.

12. Oh Lord, let my life follow your right timing for me in Jesus name.

13. My Father, I must not be too fast and I must not be too slow, let my be in Pace with your right timing for me in Jesus name.

14. My Father, make me a man/woman of diligence in all areas of my life in Jesus name.

Deuteronomy 6:17 “You must diligently obey the commands of the lord your God—all the laws and decrees he has given you”

15. Oh Lord, make me a man/woman of discipline in my waiting period Jesus name.

1 Corinthians 11:32 “Yet when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned along with the world”

16. My Father, make me a man/woman of perseverance in my waiting period in Jesus name.

1 Timothy 6:11 “But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness”

17. My Father made me a man/woman of endurance in my waiting period in Jesus name.

Hebrews 10:36 “Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised”

18. Oh Lord, grant unto me the spirit of good and excellent characters in Jesus name.

Romans 5:4 “And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation”

19. My Father, arise and consume by fire every demonic force planning to delay my time in life in Jesus name.

20. My Father, help me to always do the right thing with the right timing in Jesus name.

21. My Father always guides me to always be at the right place at the right time in Jesus name.

22. Oh Lord, let every of your great plans for my destiny manifest at the right time in Jesus name.

23. Oh Lord, let my destiny be fulfilled at the right time in Jesus’ name.

24. Oh Lord, I reject and rebuke the power of stagnancy upon my life, destiny, career, academics, business, family, marriage and ministry in Jesus name.

25. Oh Lord, give me spiritual speed to run and catch up with every great thing I have missed in my life and destiny in Jesus’ name.

1 Kings 18:46 “Then the lord gave special strength to Elijah. He tucked his cloak into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab’s chariot all the way to the entrance of Jezreel”

26. Oh Lord, my life and destiny must never miss your divine purpose for my life.

27. My Father, I decree and declare that my testimony will not be delayed but will manifest at the right time in Jesus name.

28. My Father, in any area of my life that I have run too fast and miss the way, let your mercy locate me and show me the right path in Jesus name.

29. Oh Lord, I decree that I will never die untimely death in Jesus name.

30. My Father, guide my footsteps to walk in the Pace of the fulfillment of my glorious destiny in Jesus name.

31. Oh Lord, I must never miss my time in life in Jesus name.

32. My Father, make me a man/woman of self-control so I can always control myself to wait for your right timing in my life in Jesus name.

33. My Father, let the journey of my life be in line with your timing for my destiny in Jesus name.

34. Oh Lord, take over the affairs of my life and let things work together for my good and right time in Jesus name.

35. My Father, give the grace to always wait on you for the right timing of events in my life in Jesus name.

Conclusion:

In closing, let us remember that God’s timing is perfect. Just as the patriarchs and heroes of faith waited on God, so must we. As we approach a new year, may we cultivate patience, trust, and unwavering faith in God’s plan for our lives. Let us echo the words of the psalmist in Psalm 31:15, “My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors!”

Let us also remember that December is not the deadline for achievement. Nothing concerns God with December or January. God is not bound by time. Please do not put yourself under any unnecessary pressure. 

May the Lord bless you and keep you, and may His face shine upon you as you continue to walk in His perfect timing. Amen.

God bless you

Prophet Elijah Ariyo