“Persevere in your faith, for God’s timing is perfect, and he will give you what you need to get to the finish line.”
Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – August 11, 2024
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9
Do you have a prayer list? It could be a physical or mental list of things you have been praying for. Perhaps you’ve had something on that prayer list that’s been there for what seems like forever, but God hasn’t seen fit to answer it yet. It can be challenging, frustrating, and even depressing during a waiting season. You’re not alone in this struggle. Many of us have experienced the same feelings. It’s like being in the middle miles. When I was single and praying for a husband, I was specific about who I wanted him to be. This one prayer request was rather lengthy with the long list of qualifications he needed. With no husband in sight, I became disillusioned and wondered where God was. Is there something you’re praying for, but God seems to have drawn a deaf ear? Is there something on your prayer list that God hasn’t answered yet and seems unattainable? Perhaps we need to take a page out of the marathoner’s playbook. Let me explain.
I have several friends who are marathoners and find running to be fun, challenging, and exhilarating. You’re probably well acquainted with the middle miles if you’re one of those people. But for those like me, who would only be caught running if someone was chasing me, I didn’t understand the middle miles. When a marathoner starts out on their race, they are excited, fresh, and energetic. They pace themselves for the long haul, knowing that there is going to come a time, typically in the middle of the race, when their bodies begin to tire. The excitement they felt at the beginning of the race starts to wane. The middle miles are the most exhausting and challenging when their exhilaration at the beginning of the race has dissipated. At this point, they begin to dig in and push on, seeing the finish line in their minds. Just like those runners, if you’re feeling skeptical and wondering if God has forgotten you along the path, just hold on. If the answer to your long-held prayer has yet to manifest, just take another step forward, then another. Remind yourself of God’s promises to you. Though the middle miles may be challenging, it doesn’t mean you have been forgotten. Persevere in your faith, for God’s timing is perfect, and he will give you what you need to get to the finish line.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).
Prayer
Father, how grateful we are that you are not only with us during the fun and exciting moments, but you are with us during the middle miles when we may be struggling and feeling forgotten. Thank you for carrying us through to the end.
Application
If you have an unanswered prayer, give it back to God. Remind him that you trust him and know his timing is perfect in all things.
Related Reading
Isaiah 26:3; John 14:6; Romans 8:28
Worship Resource
Matthew West/Jenn Johnson: I Trust Jesus
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