God on A Time for Everything
Making sense out of life is not
always easy. This is the problem
facing the preacher as he thinks
his way through what he has seen
and experienced in life. Every thing
he has undertaken from acquiring
wisdom to amassing wealth has
ended in emptiness. In a sudden
burst of emotion the preacher
realises that God does indeed
appoint the Times & purposes of life.
Lord, we will Wait for Your Timing:
For everything there is a season,
a time for every activity under
heaven (Eccl 3:1)… A time to be
quiet and a time to speak (v7).
He has made everything beautiful
in its time. He has also set eternity
in the hearts of men; yet they
cannot fathom what God has done
from beginning to end (Eccl 3:11).
Lord, we recognise that You are
sovereign & do things at Your time
to accomplish Your perfect plan,
including moulding our character.
Pray for grace not to extend the gruelling waiting time. Make me
be honest to recognise inner flaws.
And in Your mercy, remove defects that keep me trapped in self will.
Grant me a character makeover so
that I can represent You well. Amen.
Lord, as human beings, we have a
keen sense of having the right time
in sharing advice or exciting news.
But when it comes to talking to God,
we tend to expect You to answer our
prayers right away or reveal Your Will
soon after we ask. Waiting is the
hardest part and we don’t always
know how to interpret the rhythm of
our conversations. Give me patience
to wait & watch for Your words. Amen
Lord, I realise Your Timing is not
the same as mine. I want all the
answers to my prayers right now.
But You want me to be patient
and wait on You. So I lay down
my concerns before You Lord and
leave the outcome in Your hands.
Help me to rest in the knowledge
that Your timing in really perfect,
just as everything You do is perfect.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.