“But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing” James 1:4, NKJV.
I have a son who is itching to get his driver’s license. We want him to have his driver’s license as much as he does. Yet, I’ve been driving for a long time. As I took him out to practice more, I noticed some small things that could actually end up causing an accident. Although I knew it would hurt, as a good father, I had to tell my son that he needs a little more time driving before he’s ready.
It’s sobering when God says I have what you’ve prayed for, but you’re not ready yet.
God has been God for a long time, and He has plans for you. God knows and hears your prayers. He knows what you desire. Yet, He will not give you what you’re not ready for. Like a good father, something given too early can harm your relationship with Him, harm yourself, others, and even the very blessing you prayed for.
Give Him praise for loving you enough to prepare you and not give it to you until you’re ready. Receive your wait as a blessing. Receive your wait as God covering you. Preparation time is never lost time. If you’re waiting on a husband, take it as the Lord not only making sure you receive His best, but also that your future husband receives the best in you. Trust your heavenly Father in the wait. He wants to bless you even more than you do.
Prayer: Father, I praise you. You know what I need when I need it. You know the things I desire in my life, and you know when I’m ready for it. Help me accept, and I trust your timing, not my own. Give me patience and a heart of contentment. I will cooperate with you, Holy Spirit, as you continue to prepare me. Show me anything I need to. You want to bless me even more than myself. Thank you, Father, for making me ready. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Study: Psalm 37:4 & 84:11; Ecclesiastes 3:1 & 11
By Pastor Bernard Trippett
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Oh Lord, my God….. I’m grateful for the season of waiting. I praise you for covering me and not giving me what I was not ready for!!! I received Your WAIT as a blessing.
Hardest words to hear WAIT, you are not READY!!! Be still is his constant words to me ! Must be obedient and trust the process in GOD!🕊️
Hardest words to hear WAIT, you are not READY!!! Must be obedient and trust the process in GOD!🕊️
Glory hallelujah thank you for this devotion this morning thank you Dotk Family God truly knows when we’re ready we wait patiently on God’s timing God bless this beautiful ministry🙌🏾🙏🏾💜💕♥️
Amen and amen, confirmation
Thank you Father 🙏🏿 don’t give me anything I am not ready for 😔 Father help me to be satisfied right where I’m at in Jesus name ✝️🛐👣👑🦅💙
Thank you for reminding me that there is a time and season for everything. May I always align myself with God’s will. I. Jesus’ name. Amen. Blessings, Shalom and Agape 👀🙏🏽♥️📖🙌🏽
When I read this, I remembered Ecclesiastes’ “for everything there is a season”. Pastor Bernard, your message helps put that in perspective for me & I thank you. I also thank our Father God for His patience with & love for me. I’m so blessed 🙏🕊
Thank YOU GOD for knowing everything about Me.. Thank YOU, for knowing what’s best for Me as well as My needs. So LORD, give Me patience to wait on YOU and be happy in the midst of waiting on YOU,.. even when I’m in a storm. IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME!!!
Amen…
I had a dream about mother Teresa‘s picture on a Robe a pastor was giving it to me and Teresa signifies that she had compassion for the poor. So I believe that God is going to prepare me but he knows I’m not ready yet. I have to be equipped first before I step out even though I said here I am father, send me. Thank you fir the devotional😃🙏🏽
I received this word, and I decree, declare for Father God to prepare me, grow, in my areas in me that needs completion. That my first priority will personal relationship in Christ,God,word,obedience,sensitivto Holy Sprit! A God fearing Woman. In the same time that my husband will be God fearing Man, respectful, Honorble to God, That our relationship and life will be lead Christ! That our love will be guided by Christ only. Health Adobe all things, respect,joy, peace.
Your time is perfect!: lead me Holy spirit. Protect us, in Jesus name by POWER Holy SPIRIT!”
God bless you Pastor and your beautiful family, ministry.
In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen Heavenly Father, I lift you up Lord. I magnify your holy name. You deserve All the honor, glory and praise. Father you know All things Thank you for providing for me in advance. Thank you Jesus for always making a way for me. Lord you know the plans you have for me please help me Lord. I trust your timing. Thank you for patience and a heart of contentment. Amen, Yes I will cooperate with you, Holy Spirit as you continue to prepare me. Show me anything I need to do to help me be prepared Thank you, Papa for making me ready. #Onmywaytomypromiseland. I praise you. You know what I need before I need it. You know the things I desire in my life, and you know when I’m ready for it. Help me accept, and trust your timing. Give me patience and a heart of contentment. I will continue to cooperate with you, Holy Spirit, as you continue to prepare me. Show me anything I need to. do. Thank you, Father, for making me ready. I Love You Papa ♥️♥️♥️ #onmywaytomypromiseland