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When my husband and I were buying our first house, we knew it would be important to pray diligently through the whole process. When our first choice fell through, we were so disappointed! But we kept praying. Within a couple of weeks, God led us to brand new construction in a perfect location through a random choice of a route we normally didn’t take to work. God’s timing was perfect and we loved that house for many years. Ecclesiastes 3:1 in The Message reminds us “There’s an opportune time to do things, a right time for everything on the earth.” Pray with me this morning prayer for the right timing for whatever it is you’re desiring to do.
Dear Heavenly Father, I come before you today seeking your guidance and wisdom. I trust that you have a plan for my life and that everything will happen in your perfect timing. Help me to remain patient and faithful in times of waiting, even when it feels difficult or uncertain.
Lord, please grant me discernment to recognize the opportunities and doors that you are opening for me. Give me the courage and faith to step through those doors, even if it means leaving my comfort zone or facing challenges along the way.
I also ask for your protection during times of waiting. Protect me from the doubts and fears that creep in when I don’t see progress or results. Remind me that you are always with me and that your plans for me are good.
Thank you, Lord, for being a God of perfect timing. I trust that your plans for me are far greater than I could ever imagine, and I surrender my life and my timing to you.
Remind me throughout the day to trust in your timing and to have faith that everything will happen according to your plan. Help me be open to the opportunities and doors that you open for me, even if they aren’t what I expected or planned for.
I know that waiting on your timing doesn’t mean sitting idly by. I will take action and pursue my passions, but I will always remain open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the leading of your plan for my life.
Amen.
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God has a plan for your life. When things don’t happen on your timeline, trust in his perfect timing. Use this morning prayer for the right timing to seek his guidance and wisdom, and remember to stay faithful during times of waiting.
