09/02/2026
Every house that Eric and I have lived in, we did renovation. I like to go into a house that others pass over and see the potential in fixing it up. Whether it be new flooring, paint, new sinks, tearing out old and bringing in new. I love to see the results. It takes time and patience, but in the end, it's worth it all.
Yesterday, while driving home from town, I got to thinking about prayer. Sometimes it's so hard to wait for an answer. Just like refurbishing a home, you start with disarray and end up with great results. So what happens between the prayer and the answer?
When we bring a prayer request to God, he starts the renovation needed, so to speak. He knows the steps that need to be taken in order for the best results. Sometimes its done quickly and other times it takes time for all the proper steps to take place. You can't rush God when it comes to prayer. He knows what is best and his timing is perfect. He is never too late and he is never too early. He is right on time, every time.
Just like the changes that need to be made while renovating, God is working before we even ask, to bring us to a beautiful place that he has planned for us. So what is happening between the prayer and the answer? Total renovation. Be patient and wait. You are his priority.
Mary Hickman