We just added “Take Your Time” by Joseph O’ Brien to Project 88.7!
“Take Your Time” is about trusting in the timing of God. Trusting God’s timing and guidance in our lives is something a lot of us know we are supposed to do as Jesus followers. We even know it’s what’s best for us, but if we’re honest, it’s hard sometimes. I don’t know about you, but I really don’t like waiting. Taking my time is not something that’s hard-wired into my being. There’s probably a lot of other Christians with me in that struggle.
When we feel God has put a dream in our hearts for something He’s called us to do, we want it to be fulfilled right away. When we pray to God about a problem in our lives or a hurt in our hearts that needs to be healed and ask Him to fix it, we want it resolved right away. When we give our lives to Jesus for the first time, we’re excited and we expect all the sins and rough areas of our lives to go away immediately and that we’re going to look more like Jesus in every area of our lives overnight.
Sometimes He does do things right away. But walking with Jesus is a journey, and He is a God of process. He is concerned with the journey in our lives and who we are becoming in Him, not with the destination and end result only. And He is good enough and powerful enough to get us to the destination and teach us in the process at the same time. It reminds me of how Scripture talks about God’s people inheriting His promises through faith and patience (or endurance).
So if you’re frustrated and discouraged in the waiting, know that God is working in you and in your story and in your situation, even in the waiting. And one day He will faithfully bring you to the full destination and result that He intends for whatever situation you’re trusting Him with today.
Lyrics
Light break through
You know I’m really needing it
To tell the truth
I wish it was immediate
Show me how to hold on, slow downDon’t gotta get what I want right now
‘Cause you’ll come through again, again, again, again, oh
But even if you take your time
Even if you say I gotta wait in line
Go ahead and do what you gotta do
God, I’m giving you control, oh
‘Cause even if it’s hard to see
I believe you’re doing something good in me
Go ahead, ’cause you’re doing it with love
And you’re not gonna rush my life
It’s all right, go on and take your time
All I want is whatever you want for me
(Whatever you want for me)
And you’re not done you’ll gеt me where I need to bе
“…follow the example of those who are going to inherit God’s promises because of their faith and endurance.” (Hebrews 6:12 NLT)
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” (Romans 8:28 NLT)