The Bible says, “Everything on earth has its own time and its own season.” Ecclesiastes 3:1.
There are no shortcuts to maturity.
While we worry about how fast we grow, God is concerned about how strong we grow.
Growth is often painful and scary.
There is no growth without change; there is no change without fear or loss; and there is no loss without pain.
Every change involves a loss of some kind.
Material support brings immediate result. But God’s plan, Spiritual support works slowly in your life.
Believe God is working in your life even when you don’t feel it.
Be patient with God and with yourself: God is never in a hurry, but he is always on time.
James advised, “Don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well developed.”
Don’t get discouraged: When Habakkuk became depressed because he didn’t think God was acting quickly enough, God had this to say: “These things I plan won’t happen right way. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, do not despair, for these things will surely come to pass. Just be patient! They will not be overdue a single day!”
Years ago people wore a popular button with the letters PBPGINFWMY. It stood for “Please Be Patient, God Is Not Finished With Me Yet.” Amen.
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