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Did God Forget About Me?

Published 11 months ago • 2 min read

I can’t lie—sometimes I catch myself scrolling through Instagram, seeing people I grew up with—or even total strangers—getting exactly what they prayed for. And here I am… still wondering, still waiting.

Did God forget about me?

I know I heard Him clearly. I’m sure of His promises. But every time I get my hopes up, another day, another month, another year goes by. And I start to wonder:

Am I running out of time?

The first thing I had to realize is that time isn’t even a limitation in God’s reality. He created time for us to exist in—it doesn’t confine Him the way it confines us.

2 Peter 3:8 reminds us,
“But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.”

God isn’t late. He’s not scrambling. He’s not withholding anything just to test your patience. He’s moving exactly when He needs to—because He sees the whole picture, not just the part you're in right now.

And here’s the truth: you haven’t missed anything. God has the power to restore the years you thought were wasted. The “delay” may feel frustrating, but it’s not a denial. It’s preparation.

If I’m being honest, I’m actually thankful I didn’t get some of the things I prayed for back then. I’m grateful I didn’t get married or have a child before giving my life fully to God—because I would’ve brought unhealed trauma into those blessings and turned them into burdens. Now? I get to take notes, save all the baby tips, and prepare for the future with joy and wisdom. I’ll be ready to steward what I once wasn’t prepared to carry.

The last thing I had to confront was this: I was disappointed because I was the one putting God on a timeline.

Yes, He gave me a promise. But never once did He say, “Rachel, it’s happening on November 4, 2024.” So how could I accuse God of failing me when the timeline was something I created?

It’s so easy to get caught up in the world’s version of success. But you are not of the world—and neither is your story. God’s plans for you are bigger than you can imagine. They might be taking time, but that’s because they’re worth the wait. He’s not just preparing the blessing—He’s preparing you to hold it.

So stay faithful. Stay ready. Because when it happens, it’s going to be so sudden, so undeniable, and so divine...
​there’ll be no turning back.

Now it's your turn to ask yourself:

  1. What timelines have I placed on God that He never gave me?
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  2. In what areas of my life am I struggling to trust God’s timing?
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  3. What has God protected me from by making me wait?
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  4. What have I learned in the waiting season that I couldn’t have learned otherwise?

FOR THE ONE IN WAITING

Prayer

God, I surrender my timelines, my fears, and my frustration. Help me to trust Your pace over mine. Remind me that You are never late, and that every delay is laced with purpose. Thank You for loving me enough to prepare me for what I’ve asked for. Give me peace in the waiting, strength in the silence, and joy in the process. I trust You completely—even when I don’t understand.

In Jesus' name

Amen

Kingston. Jamaica
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