Patience in Prayer

When the idea is not right
God says "NO"
No - when it is not the best
No - when it is absolutely wrong
No - when though it may help you
But create problems for someone else!

When the time is not right
God says "SLOW"
What a catastrophe it would be
If God answered every prayer
At the snap of your fingers
Do you know what would happen?
God would become
Your servant, not your master
Suddenly God would be working for you
Instead of you working for God!

When you are not right
God says "GROW"
The selfish person to grow in unselfishness
The cautious person in courage
The timid person to grow in confidence
The dominating person in sensitivity
The critical person to grow in tolerance
The negative person in positivity
And the pleasure-seeking in compassion!

When everything is all right
God says "GO"
Then miracles happen
A hopeless alcoholic is set free
A drug addict finds release
A doubter becomes a child in his belief
Diseased tissue responds to treatment
And healing begins!

The door to your dreams
Suddenly swings open and there stands
God saying "GO!"

Remember: God's delays are not God's denials
God's timing is perfect
Patience is all we need in prayer!

Author: Unknown