You may be waiting on God to answer a specific prayer, to vindicate you or someone else, or to intervene in some other situation. No matter what, God is faithful. It’s imperative that we all learn to wait for God’s best—from a husband or wife, to the right job, move, purchase of a house, to having wisdom in life. 

In Genesis 9:11-17, God speaks and Noah listens. God always listens. God’s listening helped Noah survive a flood by building a boat. Noah heard and obeyed God’s instructions. Now God is speaking again—and his words are words of love. “Never again will there be a flood that will destroy all life” (Genesis 9:15). That was great news to Noah—and even better for us today. God makes a promise and He always honors His Word. 

I can almost see Noah shading his eyes as he gazes at the first rainbow. I would imagine that Noah stood in awe as he first saw the beautifully hand-painted rainbow that God placed in the sky for him to see. 

The rainbow is a sign of God’s promise, a signal of His amazing love. God has flawless integrity, keeps His promises, and always honors His Word. God gave us a sign that reflects His promise and sealed it with showing us the sign in the sky. This is the God to whom we pray as born-again believers in Jesus Christ!

God’s timing is perfect, but it sometimes doesn’t feel like it when we are stretched in our emotions and physical strength to the wire. Have you ever felt like God waits to the final wire? 

For twenty long years Rebekah had a desire for a child. (See Genesis 25:21) Her mournful life filled her days and tearfully wrapped itself around an empty cradle—for twenty years she waited. Isaac was sixty years old, and Rebekah had never laid her arms around a son. I can almost see her now, with tears rolling down her cheeks, crying out to God, one more time. 

Let’s not forget—Isaac waited too. He also prayed. Isaac probably asked for a child for years alongside Rebekah. God heard, and He answered, giving double what Isaac prayed for—twins! God heard their prayers and cries of worship. He was not deaf—and He was not angry. It wasn’t like some might say, “their fault”—to a whole host of excuses people like to make. God had simply chosen the perfect time according to His plan to bring the twins into the story He was writing here on earth. 

Don’t give up in the waiting. Keep praying and believing. God’s timing is perfect. He hears and answers prayer. The only way to have answered prayer is to pray. Open altars where we connect with the LIVING GOD to bring heaven to earth. We can’t replace altars with coffee shops where we spend time talking about problems—we must connect with the LIVING GOD where we have access to all of Heaven’s resources to bring change and talk to God about everything. Create a place of prayer–an altar in your own home–where you meet with God. 

Love,

Deborah

BOOKS BY DR. DEBORAH STARCZEWSKI

A LEAP OF FAITH (25 Days At The Mercy Seat)…the full account of how God raised my husband from death, supernaturally led us through 25 days at Mercy Hospital. The absolutely amazing story of God’s intervention will keep you turning the pages and give you hope to believe God for yourself. 

GOD’S PRICELESS TREASURE (How To Overcome Challenges, Be Transformed And Know Your Purpose)….Learn how to move from DRAMA to DESTINY through turning to God. 

THE MIDNIGHT HOUR (Will America Turn Back To God?)… A must read for all!

Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, www.starministriesinc.com and other distributors. 

If you are tired of the drama (devil racing after my assignment) in your life or in the life of those you love, you can be the change. Choose to decree and declare God’s goodness over your life, your family, and circumstances. Stop agreeing with the devil and stop walking in fear. Choose to step into your God-given destiny even if you feel afraid. 

Fear is false evidence appearing real. Don’t run ahead of God and try to figure everything out. Turn to Him and ask Him to lead you in the path of peace. He will answer that prayer. Obey His instructions. The LORD has greater plans for you than you have for yourself. You can choose this day to live in a drama free zone. You can make a difference!

Rise up inside and declare what God says about you. Ask GOD to give you a fresh revelation of WHO HE IS and WHOSE you are….and bask in His amazing love. Get in agreement with His Word for your life. 

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV).

(Excerpt from GOD’S PRICELESS TREASURE…How To Overcome Challenges, Be Transformed And Know Your Purpose…published by Creation House Press 2011). 

BOOKS BY DEBORAH STARCZEWSKI

GOD’S PRICELESS TREASURE (How To Overcome Challenges, Be Transformed And Know Your Purpose)….move from drama to destiny, pain to purpose, hurt to healing, and a mess to a message.

A LEAP OF FAITH (25 Days At The Mercy Seat)…the full account of the miracles at Mercy…God raised my husband from death, healed him from two strokes, walked with us through two open-heart surgeries, and 25 days in the hospital.  Packed full of scripture and HOW to bring heaven to earth through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

THE MIDNIGHT HOUR (Will America Turn Back To God)……A MUST READ!

Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, www.starministriesinc.com and other distributors.

Struggles, challenges, and times of severe stress come to all. It can come in all kinds of ways—from a struggling teenager to an urgent trip to the hospital, from a bad doctor’s report to betrayal, from a crisis to a crash in your emotions. No matter what, and no matter how it comes, there is hope in God.

Jesus uses our struggles to develop greater intimacy with him—because in most cases, people will turn to God in times of stress and severe challenges. (See 1 Peter 1:6-9) Time doesn’t heal all wounds—it is when we turn to God and learn to trust Him where we find healing and hope for the future. 

When storms come, they tend to reveal the weak points and strong points in houses—from windows to roofing. Struggles in life also point out the weak and strong points in our personal lives. Faith rises when we sense God’s help in any circumstance. Jesus builds his church or house—the body of Christ—here on earth. We can remain faithful to serving Him as we realize He is helping us and is always faithful—even when people are not. 

The life of the fully committed believer is demonstrated through persevering over the long term, not the short term. We must keep our hope in Jesus Christ and hold firmly to the confidence that He will do what He says He is going to do. “But Christ as son over his own house; whose house we are, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end” (Hebrews 3:6 KJV). 

The times of waiting and persevering can be hard—especially when waiting for God to answer a prayer of desperation or longing. If you’re in the “waiting room,” wondering when and if God will answer some prayer you have prayed consistently and faithfully, you can encourage yourself by reading Jesus’ teachings in Matthew 7:7-11 on being persistent and trusting in Him through prayer.

Read Isaiah 64:4 and choose to praise God. Praise God—who acts on behalf of those who wait for Him. Talk to God today about how you feel when you wait, resolving that you will trust in Him no matter what! “For since the world began, no ear has heard, and no eye has seen a God like you, who works for those who wait for Him.” 

Don’t you dare give up. God has greater things planned for you. He is at work in the midst of your family that is lost. He is vindicating you. He has gone before you to make every crooked place straight. He is bringing your prodigal son or daughter home. He is your Redeemer. He is your Healer. He is your provider. He has greater plans for you than you have for yourself. God is not a man that he should lie. Keep your faith and hope in Jesus Christ and persevere. You will be glad you did!

Every situation gives the opportunity for perseverance that builds trust to keep moving forward. Choose to respond to struggles with full confidence in God, that he knows all, sees all, and plans and directs our lives for the good. Choose to move forward, keep on serving God and others in love—not out of guilt or fear—and watch what God will do in and through your life. 

Love, 

Deborah 

BOOKS BY DEBORAH STARCZEWSKI

GOD’S PRICELESS TREASURE (How To Overcome Challenges, Be Transformed And Know Your Purpose)….move from drama to destiny, pain to purpose, hurt to healing, and a test to a testimony. God can turn your mess into a powerful message of hope and healing for others.

A LEAP OF FAITH (25 Days At The Mercy Seat)…the full account of God raising my husband from death, healing him from two strokes and two open-heart surgeries. This book will increase your faith to take your own leap of faith.

THE MIDNIGHT HOUR (Will America Turn Back To God?)….a must read for all!

Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, www.starministriesinc.com and other distributors.

SHIFT HAPPENS (Anthology with co-authors—on Amazon. Click on Dr. Deborah Starczewski)