Comments on: we’re praying but He doesn’t seem to be answering

By: Lara Gibson Williams

Lara Gibson Williams — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:16:00 +0000

In reply to Stacey Joshua. I love your comment. Love it. May we be open to what He is saying rather than frustrated that He isn't saying what we think we need to hear. He's always on time.

By: Lara Gibson Williams

Lara Gibson Williams — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:15:00 +0000

In reply to laurenwlutz. So true, Lauren. So true. {hugs}

By: Lara Gibson Williams

Lara Gibson Williams — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:14:00 +0000

In reply to Kristin. Yes! Reveals Himself in our processing. I know that I know that He will guide our steps. He does that, faithfully. Blessings, sister-friend.

By: Stacey Joshua

Stacey Joshua — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:02:00 +0000

What I’ve learned in this season of waiting is to hear what God IS saying instead of being upset that He’s not answering my questions. It isn’t that God wasn’t speaking; it’s just that He wasn’t speaking about what I wanted to hear. The Holy Spirit made me realize that I was trying to put Him onto my priorities instead of yielding to His priorities. It’s difficult, indeed, to put my focus on what God is focused on, when my situation seems so urgent. But, apparently, life is not an emergency. And life with God is a gift bought with a precious ransom.

By: Lara Gibson Williams

Lara Gibson Williams — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:42:00 +0000

In reply to Margie. Thank you so much Margie. Trusting Him to graciously lead. :)

By: Lara Gibson Williams

Lara Gibson Williams — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:33:00 +0000

Outside the box. Yes. He doesn’t typically stay in any boxes I create for Him. Ha.

By: laurenwlutz

laurenwlutz — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:17:00 +0000

I’m in a waiting season, too. God made it clear that a change will be made, but he hasn’t showed us where to step next. After reading this, I’m reminded that the waiting should be as much an act of faith as the going and doing.

By: Kristin

Kristin — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:33:00 +0000

Lara, I love that you wrote this even though you didn’t hear anything
specific from God. Isn’t it like Him to reveal Himself in our
processing of what is going on when we focus on His truth in spite of
circumstances? Love your heart! Blessings, Kristin

By: Margie

Margie — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:48:00 +0000

Lara, I think this is so direct for me. God has sometimes been in my face instantly with his direction that when he takes that step back and makes me wait it is harder to listen for the answer. that is where faith comes in knowing that he will answer in his time. I remember I lost my job and went from interview to interview and listened to not this time rejection calls and letters. I thought i was doing everything he asked. The last rejection was hard as it was a job I wanted and would fit perfectedly, but no was the answer again not this time. I prayed and I asked God so when will it be my time prepare me for the wait because I can do it on my own. In the middle of the prayer the phone rang and I felt compelled to answer. I did and guess what it became my time and it was really a perfect job. It took almost 6 months of not this time before it became my time. Hard as it was i still sometimes have to rely on that to just remember. It is never easy especially as our world becomes a consumer of instantaneous gratification.
I will pray for you in regards to an answer.