Throughout the Bible, we see that God sometimes allows delays for purposes to: • Build our patience and faith.“But let patience have her perfect work…” James 1:4“For ye have need of patience… ye might receive the promise.” Hebrews 10:36 • Prepare us for what we prayed for.“Humble yourselves… that He may exalt you in due time.” 1 Peter 5:6“And we know that all things work together for good…” Romans 8:28 • Protect us from wrong timing or harmful situations.“The Lord will withhold no good thing from them that walk uprightly.” Psalm 84:11If God withholds something, it may be because the timing is wrong, the situation is unsafe, or the outcome would hurt us more than help us. • Position us for His purpose and perfect timing.“To every thing there is a season…” Ecclesiastes 3:1“Though it tarry, wait for it…” Habakkuk 2:3 • Reveal His glory in a greater way.“This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God.” John 11:4 • Remind us that His timing is different from ours.“My thoughts are not your thoughts…” Isaiah 55:8-9“There is a time for everything…” Ecclesiastes 3:1 A delay does not always mean denial. Sometimes God is preparing, protecting, positioning, and working behind the scenes for our good and His glory. 💗