Willing To Wait

I almost shared a message a few weeks ago that spoke to the slow movement of God. It was a message that spoke to the space between our prayers and his answers... 

But for some reason I couldn’t post it. 

A patient fan during Oakland A’s vs. Cleveland Guardians Series

I could tell there was something off with it… mainly because something in my bones told me that I didn’t fully believe in the words that had been written. 

I only share a message or a blog when a lesson has become mature within me. When I can feel it and hear it clearly and I’m convicted enough to say that ‘Yes, this is the most truthful interpretation I can give regarding this subject. I’ve lived it. I know it to be true. And now I have no choice but to share it and give it away.’

And this last message I attempted on the slow movement of God, just felt off- which I interpreted into meaning: it wasn’t time yet. It hadn’t clicked yet. But it has now and I’d like to share the revised version. Since then, here’s what I’ve learned:

God’s movement is not slow.
That would mean we are in control— asking him to tend to our desires, our ideas, or wants. 
That we ask and he shows up.

What God is, actually, is patient.

He’s smart. 

He’s intentional.

He hears our prayers but he knows what pace is best to release them.

He understands what we want but he’s intentional in the timing of our revelations and lessons— knowing only then will we truly be ready to receive him.

God is not slow. At all. Actually.
He is on purpose. 
He is patient. 
He is patient with US. He waits for US to get on *his* page— not the other way around. 

He’s not slow. 
He’s just in control.
He sees purpose in the steps. And honors them.
He curates an experience that leads.
That transforms.

What I’ve learned is that we are not loved by a God that moves slow— because my gosh, he is also a God that will move fast!

We are just loved by a God that is willing to wait.

And I’m grateful for that.