God's Glory Church

“How long, Lord, will you forget me forever?” — Psalm 12:2

Great Britain is “full” of history. Everywhere you go, there are plaques commemorating historical figures and important events. At the same time, one of these monuments reflects the British sense of humor. A weathered memorial plaque near a small hotel in the town of Sandwich reads: “Nothing happened on this spot on September 5, 1782.”

Sometimes it seems to us that nothing happens after our prayers. We pray and pray, bringing our requests to Heavenly Father in the expectation that He will answer right now. The psalmist David expressed the same frustration when he prayed, “How long, O Lord, will you forget me forever, how long will you hide your face from me?” (Ps. 12:2). We may also have thoughts: “Lord, how long will we have to wait for You to answer?”

However, God is perfect not only in His wisdom, but also in terms of time. David was able to say: “I trust in Your mercy, my heart rejoices in Your salvation!” (v. 6). The book of Ecclesiastes 3:11 says: “He has made everything beautiful in its time.” The word pregarny means “beautiful” or “pleasant”. God does not always answer prayers when we want him to, but He is always working to bring about His wise purposes. Therefore, let us not doubt that His answer will come exactly when it is right, good and beautiful.

When you prayed for something, did it seem like God ignored your requests? What did you learn while waiting?

Loving God, please help me to show in prayer the patience born of trust in You.

Author: Bill Crowder