If I’m being real, patience can be one of the hardest “faith muscles” to build—because it usually gets tested right when I’m already tired, stressed, or ready for God to move right now. I don’t think most of us struggle with believing God can provide. What we struggle with is the timing.
We pray, we work, we try to do the right thing, and then we look at the calendar like, “Okay God… so when?” And when it doesn’t happen on our schedule, it’s easy to feel forgotten. But God doesn’t work on my time. He works on His time—and His timing is never random.
God’s Timing Isn’t Slow… It’s Strategic
“God’s time” isn’t Him dragging His feet. It’s Him building something deeper than the thing I’m asking for. Sometimes I want a quick fix—an open door, relief, a breakthrough, a clear answer. But God also cares about what’s happening inside me while I’m waiting.
Because the truth is: if God gives me something before I’m ready, I might mishandle it, misuse it, or miss the purpose of it. God isn’t only focused on results—He’s shaping my heart, my mindset, and my faith.
- Waiting seasons build character.
- Waiting seasons grow wisdom.
- Waiting seasons teach humility.
- Waiting seasons strengthen trust.
Patience Is Faith in Work Boots
Patience doesn’t mean doing nothing. Patience means I keep showing up, keep praying, keep learning, and keep pushing forward—even when I can’t see the full plan yet. Patience is faith with consistency.
Sometimes patience looks like:
- Taking the next right step even when the big answer hasn’t come.
- Not forcing doors open that God hasn’t opened.
- Refusing to panic when life feels delayed.
- Choosing peace instead of pressure.
God provides, but He also teaches. And a lot of times, patience is the classroom.
When It Feels Late, God Is Still On Time
One of the biggest lies we get tempted to believe is: “If it hasn’t happened yet, it’s never going to.” But delay is not denial.
God has a way of showing up in a way that makes it clear: this wasn’t luck… this was Him. Sometimes He lets things stretch because He’s stretching our faith too. And when God provides, it’s not just a blessing—it’s a testimony.
If you’re in a waiting season right now, I want you to hear this: God hasn’t forgotten you. God isn’t ignoring you. God is preparing you. And God will provide—on time, in His time.
A Simple Prayer for Patience
Lord, help me trust You when I don’t understand the timing. Give me peace in the waiting and strength for today. Teach me patience, grow my faith, and remind me that You provide exactly what I need—right when I need it. Amen.
— Josh Bridges
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