Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:12 esv
Disappointment tests our commitment to God. This time last
year I was in a work situation that just drained me. I was unsatisfied and unfulfilled. The Lord
had told me something else was coming, and I was doing my best to hold on. Then it happened; I got an interview! “I’m
out of here!” I told myself. I put on my best suit and interviewed like I never
had before. It went great. Then it happened. I got the call. They picked
someone else. I was sullen and confused. I thought this was God’s plan, but He
wanted me to wait a little longer. My heart was heavy, but in the midst of my
pain I begrudgingly told God, “I trust You Lord.” Nothing was looking up, but I
trusted God.
In God’s perfect timing I moved on to a position that was
the best fit for me. The other job I thought I wanted would not have worked out
for me. God knew that, I didn’t. Why am I telling you all this? Because it
shows that God comes through in His perfect timing! God put a desire in my
heart. When it didn’t come I was hurt, but everything worked out in God’s
timing. God will work out everything for you in His timing. He hasn’t forgotten
about you. Remember, a delay is not a denial!
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