God gives us hopes and dreams for certain things to happen in our lives, but he doesn't always allow us to see the exact timing of his plan. Although frustrating, not knowing the exact timing is often what keeps us in the program. When we accept god's timing, we can learn to live in hope and enjoy our lives while god is working on our problems. Exodus 13:17-18 --- 17 When Pharaoh finally let the people go, God did not lead them along the main road that runs through Philistine territory, even though that was the shortest route to the Promised Land. God said, “If the people are faced with a battle, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.” 18 So God led them in a roundabout way through the wilderness toward the Red Sea. Thus the Israelites left Egypt like an army ready for battle. Exodus 13:17-18 tells us that god led the Israelites the longer, harder way on their journey to the promised land because he knew they were not yet ready to go in. There had to be time for their training, and they had to go through some very trying situations. And in the process, god never failed to take care of them and show them what he wanted them to do. The same is true in our lives.. God's training period simple requires us to do what he tells us to do, when he tells us to do it, without questioning or trying to figure everything out. No matter how long things take, we can always confidently know that it will be better when we accept god's timing. God, I accept your timing. I may not always understand, but I know your ways are perfect and I completely trust in you.
