Short Attention Span

I admit it. When it comes to spiritual matters, sometimes I have a short attention span. There have been times that I have read something in the Bible, or made a decision, and 15 minutes later - when I am tested in that area, I forget it all. I know, it's sad but true... but, if you were honest, you would probably admit that there are times when you do the same.

Sure, I may whisper a prayer in the moment, but if God doesn't reply in 5 minutes... 

The interesting thing is that God has a history of not being a "I will do this when you snap your fingers" type of God. He is, after all, God and not a genie.

Let's look at Abram. How many years was it between when God made a promise to when God changed his name to Abraham and gave him 1 child. 1 CHILD... when he was promised a nation that no man could number?

Look at Daniel  he prayed for an answer for 21 days. An angel told him that he would have been there sooner, but the prince of the kingdom of Persia (what we interpret as a demonic force) contended with the angelic messenger until the archangel Michael came and helped him (Daniel 10:12-14).

Even in Jesus life. When He began His ministry, and was fasting for 40 days - He was tempted by Satan. 3 times Satan came to Him offering an easy way out. It wasn't until Jesus stood strong on the word of God that the angels came and ministered to Him (John 4).

Just because we don't see God moving in our lives to answer our prayers doesn't mean that He is not moving.

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. (Ephesians, 6:10-13)

I know we live in a culture that is all about constant movement and dynamic change. We want to get things done now! But just remember that we are working in God's time... not ours.

So, the challenge for the day is not to run off in your own solution. Be patient. Wait for God. You may be surprised at the outcome.