By Shephard Victor
We are often overjoyed when our prayers receive quick and positive answers. It reassures us that God is near and listening. However, when there is a delay or when the answer appears to be contrary to our desires, we can become disappointed, confused, or even discouraged.
But we must remember this truth: God is sovereign and unquestionable, and His silence or delay is not a sign of absence or weakness. He still answers prayers, sometimes with a “yes,” sometimes with a “no,” and often with a “not yet.”
We must never doubt His ability or His willingness to hear and respond. Even when it seems He is not acting the way we expect, He is always at work in us, around us, and through us. His answers are not just about the outcome we desire; they are often about the transformation He desires to bring within us.
You see, the character God is building in us, the faith, endurance, patience, humility, and trust, is far more valuable than the immediate fulfillment of our requests. The person you are becoming in the waiting is often more important to God than the thing you are asking for.
When we learn to trust His heart even when we can’t trace His hand, we begin to grow into maturity. His delays are never denials; they are divine tools to shape us, stretch us, and strengthen our walk with Him.
So even if the answer hasn’t come yet or it’s not what you hoped for, remember this:
He is faithful. He hears. He cares. He still answers prayers.
You can trust Him.