Every believer should be standing in faith for something. When that something doesn’t manifest within a certain time period or that something is initially denied, a lot of us back off on our expectation.

We’re disappointed, therefore, we disguise our disappointment by “giving it to God.” We’ll say, “God’s going to do whatever He wants to do” or “whatever the Lord wills.” What we’re really saying is we don’t want to get our hopes up only to be disappointed.

We must remember, God’s ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts are higher than our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). We must also remember no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly (Psalms 84:11). What this means is there is a reason beyond our initial understanding for the delay. This reason may be revealed to us in the not so distant future.

God may be withholding that new employment opportunity we’ve been applying for because there is an opportunity for a major promotion at our current company and we don’t have to sacrifice our seniority. There may be a delay in the arrival of our spouse due to the fact there are some things God needs to uproot so that we don’t contaminate the relationship.

Regardless of what’s going on… 

1. Keep pressure on God’s Word – ex: God Your Word says_______. 

2. Stay in faith – ex. I believe that I received my_______. 

3. Thank God for His promises – ex: Thank God, through Jesus Christ, for my______.

Psalms 42:11 Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.