Why Is It Taking Long?
Why Is It Taking Long?
Probably a lot of us have being through many difficult times, we prayed, fasted and did all that we thought one should do to get results but the opposite was what we got.
In fact, the more you pray the more things get worse, sometimes it gets so bad that people even start laughing at you. I have been there before, as humans I understand that time is something we really do not have and that makes us want to get whatever we want at a particular time to arrive instantly but you see God's ways are not like ours. He created us and therefore know when and how certain things should come into place in our lives.
Seriously a lot are happening, when you go out there, you see people celebrating results, your mates achieving great things but it seems you are stuck in one place and moving no where, it hurts badly. Few days ago I was with a friend and she was just narrating how that she is already giving up on God and on living the right way because of how thing are. According to her, she said "she has been praying and working hard but things just don't go the way she wants, what really hurts her is the fact that those who are not even God fearing but are doing illegal things seem to be more prosperous than the one who are" I could see sadness displaying over face as she said those things.
It really stroke me hard because to some extent if you will look at it from a carnal perspective, it seems true but come to think of it, how Long do some of them last? How happy do you think they are? We don't really need to rush God. I know things are difficult, I know the days are tough but he who created you is not ignorant of all these things and he is even more concerned than you are.
There are different times and different seasons in the year, be patient, your time will come. As humans we must understand that God is a king and as such we can't tell him what to do, we can't decide what he does. He is a supreme being that knows the beginning and end of every matter. When you see him being silent over an issue, be patient and keep on praying and do good, I bet you he is cooking something good for you.
Yesterday I went to visit a friend and we were talking about job opportunities, how that jobs are hard to get and he showed me a picture of a very young boy who got admission into the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA). A very renowned academy in Nigeria where everyone craves to be at but guess what? this young man after sustaining the admission, spent about a year in the school died without even graduating and enjoying the privileges. I can't tell what happened but you see, It's not just about succeeding, do you know what is attached to it?
I heard a song, and part of the lyrics qoutes "God can't give you more than you can handle" so please beloved don't rush God and don't rush yourself. Keep praying and keep trusting in him. Your time will come. If God is truly the rewarder of they that deligently seek him out as it is written in the bible, then I believe your reward will come, but it will be at the right time.
Now, is it wrong to be triggered emotionally when answers don't seem to be forth coming after you have trusted and waited on your maker? It is evil to feel bad after working so hard to get things done and they don't seem to give you the kind of result you want, yet you see others who put little efforts succeeding? My answers to this is No, it is not evil at all. In fact it is part of the nature of man but that feeling should not make you do evil instead let it spur you to put more effort and you should not also allow the feeling to overwhelm you such that you begin to think evil things. Always be positive, and keep believing that your time will come.
Believe me, God doesn't disappoint those who wait upon him, we just have to be patient, he don't give what doesn't last, probably that's why it is taking long because he is crafting it with the best materials. He is not a rusher. that prayer will be answered, that job will come, your health will be restored, that project will come to life, your children will start listening to you, you don't just have to quit now, you have gone too far to go back. Keep believing and keep working, you will see results, it's just the matter of time. Don't compromise because of lack of results, just keeping it alive and keep pushing.
This is my entry for Dreemport's September challenge (duo, double language)
Please free free to correct me, especially in the Spanish translation.
Spanish Translation
Probablemente muchos de nosotros hemos pasado por muchos momentos difíciles, oramos, ayunamos e hicimos todo lo que pensábamos que se debía hacer para obtener resultados pero fue todo lo contrario lo que obtuvimos.
De hecho, cuanto más oras, más empeoran las cosas, a veces se pone tan mal que la gente incluso empieza a reírse de ti. He estado allí antes, como humanos entiendo que el tiempo es algo que realmente no tenemos y eso nos hace querer obtener lo que queremos en un momento determinado para que llegue instantáneamente, pero ya ves, los caminos de Dios no son como los nuestros. Él nos creó y por lo tanto sabe cuándo y cómo ciertas cosas deben suceder en nuestras vidas.
En serio, están sucediendo muchas cosas, cuando sales, ves gente celebrando los resultados, a tus compañeros logrando grandes cosas, pero parece que estás atrapado en un lugar y no te mueves a ninguna parte, duele mucho. Hace unos días estuve con una amiga y ella me estaba contando que ya está renunciando a Dios y a vivir de la manera correcta por cómo están las cosas. Según ella dijo "ha estado orando y trabajando duro pero las cosas no salen como ella quiere, lo que realmente le duele es el hecho de que aquellos que ni siquiera son temerosos de Dios pero están haciendo cosas ilegales parecen ser más más próspera que la que lo es" Pude ver la tristeza mostrándose en el rostro mientras ella decía esas cosas.
Realmente me conmovió mucho porque, hasta cierto punto, si lo miras desde una perspectiva carnal, parece cierto, pero pensándolo bien, ¿cuánto duran algunos de ellos? ¿Qué tan felices crees que son? Realmente no necesitamos apresurar a Dios. Sé que las cosas son difíciles, sé que los días son duros pero el que os creó no ignora todas estas cosas y está aún más preocupado que vosotros.
Hay diferentes épocas y diferentes estaciones en el año, ten paciencia, tu momento llegará. Como humanos debemos entender que Dios es rey y como tal no podemos decirle qué hacer, no podemos decidir qué hace. Es un ser supremo que conoce el principio y el fin de cada asunto. Cuando lo veas callado sobre algún tema, ten paciencia y sigue orando y haciendo el bien, te apuesto que te está cocinando algo bueno.
Ayer fui a visitar a un amigo y estábamos hablando de oportunidades laborales, de cómo es difícil conseguir trabajo y él me mostró una foto de un niño muy joven que fue admitido en la Academia de Defensa de Nigeria (NDA). Una academia muy reconocida en Nigeria donde todos anhelan estar, pero ¿adivinen qué? este joven luego de sostener el ingreso, estuvo alrededor de un año en el colegio falleció sin siquiera graduarse y disfrutar de los privilegios. No puedo decir qué pasó pero ya ves, no se trata sólo de tener éxito, ¿sabes lo que conlleva?
Escuché una canción, y parte de la letra dice: "Dios no puede darte más de lo que puedes manejar", así que por favor, amado, no apresures a Dios y no te apresures a ti mismo. Sigue orando y sigue confiando en él. Tu tiempo llegará. Si verdaderamente Dios es recompensador de los que diligentemente lo buscan como está escrito en la biblia, entonces creo que su recompensa llegará, pero será en el momento indicado.
Ahora bien, ¿está mal sentirse emocionalmente activado cuando las respuestas no parecen llegar después de haber confiado y esperado en su creador? ¿Es malo sentirse mal después de trabajar tan duro para hacer las cosas y no parecen darte el tipo de resultado que deseas, y sin embargo ves a otros que se esfuerzan poco en tener éxito? Mi respuesta a esto es No, no es malo en absoluto. De hecho, es parte de la naturaleza del hombre, pero ese sentimiento no debe hacerte hacer el mal, sino que debe estimularte a esforzarte más y tampoco debes permitir que el sentimiento te abrume de tal manera que comiences a pensar cosas malas. Sea siempre positivo y siga creyendo que llegará su momento.
Créanme, Dios no decepciona a los que esperan en él, solo hay que tener paciencia, él no da lo que no dura, probablemente por eso está tardando porque lo está elaborando con los mejores materiales. No es un corredor. esa oración será contestada, ese trabajo llegará, tu salud será restaurada, ese proyecto cobrará vida, tus hijos empezarán a escucharte, no tienes que renunciar ahora, has ido demasiado lejos para regresar . Sigue creyendo y sigue trabajando, verás resultados, es sólo cuestión de tiempo. No cedas por falta de resultados, simplemente mantenlo vivo y sigue presionando.
Note: i translated from English to Spanish using Google Translator
I don't blame the many who loose patience and try to take the fast lane then end up loosing their way. Its the pressure and many aren't prepared for it.
If you are told to prepare for all that will happen to us and told that life tests us in different ways (life is a test, a trust and a temporary dwelling) A means to an end and not an end in itself.
If this is engraved on our thoughts we might make a different choice and series of it.
Hmm!! You have really spoken well, life is truly a test, unfortunately many don't see it like that. Sometimes I see us as people acting drama in a theatre. The disadvantage most of us have is our inability to see what's ahead of us.
Thanks for the wonderful contribution, I really appreciate 🙏🙏🥰
The pleasure is mine.
Funny I’ve said that before and think so sometimes- the theatre deal.
Have a splendid remainder of the week.💕
Thank you so much 🥰
I am not a religious person, but it is true that things always happen that you do not want; pray or don't pray. Whether or not you believe in God. Everything has an action and then comes the effect. It is inevitable to suffer the consequences.
Only we have the power to make things change, then destiny will forge the path for us. I liked your thoughtful post on the matter.
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Smiles.. I love your sincerity on that aspect of religion. Of a truth things will happen no matter what will do.
Nevertheless, I believe all is in God's hands, since he created us, he can change or reduce the effects of some ugly situations in our lives so that we can bear them.
Things don't just happen, something has to make them happen. There are supernatural forces controlling these things, this is why we pray because of a truth, some situations are beyond human capacity..
I am so happy to hear from you, I really enjoyed your feedback
There is a popular saying from a movie clip I watched on tiktok, about a discussion between a business man and a woman in an hospital.
The business man claimed that, he has been selfish all his life, doing things the way he want, without paying attention to what the lord might have in store for him but despite all his sinful behaviour he is prosperous and successful compared to the woman who is selfless, kind and God fearing all her lives but at the end she is in the hospital suffering from amnesia.
Then the woman replied him and said, "even the devil offer blessings in order to captivate the minds of people, giving them all they ask for till it is late for them to turn back and the door to salvation is shut behind them and they are unable to break free or leave.
From the video, i learnt a lesson. The lord is not blind to the evil acts of the wicked, they might be successful but their judgement is near. The lord is so full of Mercy and very forgiving, he gives everyone chances to repent, that is why it seems like it is taking too long for the lord to pass judgement, moreover what is sinful in the eyes of men, might br right in the eyes of the lord. So no one should compare themselves to anyone and believe Gods time is the best.
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Hmm!! You have balanced everything, in fact your feedback explained it more than the post. There is no need to compare or even pressure ourselves over the lives of others, let God do his thing. At the right time everyone will be rewarded accordingly .
Thanks for stopping by my broh
I know for one that I've gone through a lot of things, had several disappointments but it's never a reason to give up or to think things are the worst for me.
These are very insightful and thoughtful words.
See the story of job in the bible, I don't think there's anyone who has faced that kind of tribulation yet but he still didn't give up on God. Our condition is never an excuse to deviate from what is right.
Thanks so much for reading 🥰
Life is full of trials, temptations, hardship and lots of other unfavorable things but there is a reason for everything that happens.
A lot of people lose patience either because they are being pressured to meet up to their responsibilities or they just want to belong in the high class.
Only a few tend to exercise patience which is the right thing. God knows the best time to grant you those things you desire if only you can wait upon Him. And if you eventually wait, you will be glad you did 😊.
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Exactly mother, patience is the problem, alot of people lack it. I won't lie, even I used to fall victim sometimes. But that we are pressured and worried or crying doesn't mean that God will still change his timing. Those things will come but until they are ripe, so there is really no need to panic or get worried, as long as we are doing the right thing. We only need to keep it at the back of our mind that they will surely come.
Thanks for the inspiring comment mom
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Thank you ma🥰
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Thank you so much Amber and #dreemport
"This World is not balanced"
Oftentimes a lot of us counter this phrase but it's just the truth about life.
People that are living illegal are getting the result while the ones living righteous are in pain. It's so bad.
But nevertheless, we shouldn't give up, there's always a light at the end of the tunnel for those that strive to the end🙈
For sure, giving up is really not an option.. things might not look balanced but it's not a guarantee for us to compromise.
Thanks for reading broh🥰🙏