A Word of Encouragement

March 27, 2026

PA004 - Circle of Time

Grace, Hope & Peace, Friend;

Jesus said, "Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28) Do we sometimes feel the relief He promised is taking a long time to come - that maybe He has forgotten our request?

David wrote, "The Lord has heard my pleading, the Lord receives my prayer." (Psalm 6:9) In fact, Paul tells us, God's Spirit expresses our deepest groanings directly to God - even when we can't put them into words. (Romans 8:26) So why does it sometimes seem like God has overlooked something? James wrote,

Therefore be patient, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.
	James 5:7-8

A kernel of corn does not suddenly become ears of corn as soon as it is planted. There is a process it has to go through. God designed it to develop from planting to harvest. So too, God has a plan for you.

He said, "I know the plans that I have for you, plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."  (Jeremiah 29:11)

God is working out His plans for you - trust His timing.

El De'ot - God who intensively knows - Help me be patient as I wait for Your timing.

Look at how we honor those who have practiced endurance. You have heard of the endurance of Job. And you have seen what the Lord has accomplished, for the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
Emphasis mine	James 5:11 (CEB)

Be patient,