That which we want more than anything, God makes us wait for. 

Why? Because God is more interested in us trusting Him than giving us our desire. God is more interested in what kind of person we become than our getting what we want. 

One thing that Abraham wanted more than anything else was a son. And that is indeed what God promised him. But he had to wait 25 long years for the promise to be fulfilled. Why did God make him wait so long? So that he will become the kind of person who is worthy to be a father of many nations. God was teaching Abraham to live by faith. 

Are you single and desperate to be married? God may make you wait. Have you been working hard for a long time to be promoted? God wants you to trust Him (even if you are passed over yet again)Are you frustrated that God is so slow in answering your prayer? He is more concerned about you becoming like His Son, Jesus. 

We do not take with us to heaven the answered prayers. We DO, however, take with us to heaven what kind of person we have become. 

Be patient. Persevere. Trust God and His timing.
PH