Your Delay is Not Your Denial

Have you ever felt like you’ve been stuck in the same place for far too long?

You’ve prayed, worked, pushed forward, only to feel like nothing is moving. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? You see others succeeding, launching businesses, making money, and stepping into their calling while you’re still here… waiting.

I know that feeling all too well. And if you’re in that place right now, let me remind you of one powerful truth:

Your delay is NOT your denial.

God’s Timing is Always Perfect

We live in a world that glorifies speed—fast results, overnight success, instant breakthroughs. But the Kingdom of God doesn’t operate on human timelines.

Isaiah 60:22 says, "When the time is right, I, the Lord, will make it happen."

Not if the time is right. WHEN.

That means there is an appointed time for your breakthrough, your business, your influence, and your success. And if it hasn’t happened yet, it’s because God is still preparing you for what He has prepared for you.

So stop believing the lie that you’ve been forgotten. You haven’t missed your moment.

Your season of waiting is not a punishment—it’s preparation.

The Wilderness is Where Warriors Are Made

Think about this:

• Joseph had a dream of ruling, but before he reached the palace, he was thrown into a pit, sold into slavery, falsely accused, and thrown into prison. His delay wasn’t a denial—it was his training ground for the destiny God had for him.

• Moses was called to lead Israel to freedom, but he spent 40 years in the wilderness before stepping into his assignment.

• Even Jesus, before launching into His public ministry, spent 40 days fasting in the wilderness, facing temptation and testing.

  
  

Waiting seasons are not wasted seasons.

They are the place where God sharpens you, refines you, and strengthens your faith so that when you finally step into the promise, you’ll be ready to handle it.

What You Do While You Wait Matters

How you handle the waiting season determines what happens when your moment arrives.

Are you using this time to grow? To learn? To prepare? Or are you complaining and doubting God’s plan?

Here’s the truth: Faith is not just believing God CAN do it. Faith is trusting Him when it looks like nothing is happening.

James 1:4 says, "Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

That means God is doing a deep work in you. If you shortcut the process, you’ll step into your next season unprepared.

So, instead of getting discouraged:

• Stay in the Word. Meditate on His promises and remind yourself of what God has already spoken over your life.

• Keep taking action. Don’t stop building, learning, or growing just because you don’t see results yet.

• Surround yourself with faith-filled voices. The enemy will use this season to plant doubt, but you have to fight back with truth.

• Speak life over your future. Your words carry power—what are you declaring over your business, your finances, and your destiny?

  
  

Delay Doesn’t Change Your Calling

One of the biggest lies the enemy whispers during seasons of delay is: Maybe you’re not called to this after all.

But let me remind you—your calling doesn’t expire.

If God placed a dream inside of you, He didn’t change His mind just because things are taking longer than expected.

Romans 11:29 says, "For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance."

That means God doesn’t take back what He has given you.

Your assignment is still your assignment. Your purpose is still your purpose. Don’t abandon your calling just because it’s taking longer than you thought.

Your Breakthrough is Closer Than You Think

There is something powerful about pushing forward when nothing seems to be working.

That’s where real faith is activated.

Galatians 6:9 reminds us, "Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."

The key? IF WE DO NOT GIVE UP.

Most people quit right before their breakthrough.

Most people get discouraged right before their season shifts.

But you? You are not most people.

You are an Eagle.

And Eagles don’t quit. They soar.

Scriptures to Meditate On During Seasons of Delay

When you’re in a season where things aren’t moving as quickly as you expected, the best thing you can do is anchor yourself in God's Word.

The enemy will try to use this waiting period to plant seeds of doubt, discouragement, and fear. But you have the power to fight back by filling your mind with truth.

Below is a collection of powerful scriptures that will strengthen you during times of delay.

Read them. Meditate on them. Write them down. Speak them over your life daily.

1. God’s Timing is Perfect

If you are feeling anxious about the delay, these scriptures remind us that God is always on time and never late.

• Ecclesiastes 3:11 – "He has made everything beautiful in its time."

• Habakkuk 2:3 – "For the vision is yet for an appointed time; though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry."

• Isaiah 60:22 – "When the time is right, I, the Lord, will make it happen."

• Psalm 27:14 – "Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!"

• Lamentations 3:25-26 – "The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord."

  
  

Meditation Tip: Whenever you feel impatient, remind yourself that God sees the full picture. His timing is never rushed or delayed—it’s always perfect.

2. Delayed Doesn’t Mean Denied

When it feels like your prayers aren’t being answered, these scriptures remind us that God’s promises are still true.

• Numbers 23:19 – "God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and then not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?"

• Romans 8:28 – "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."

• Jeremiah 29:11 – "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 a future and a hope."

• Psalm 37:4-5 – "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act."

• 2 Peter 3:9 – "The Lord is not slow to fulfill His promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you."

  
  

Meditation Tip: When doubt creeps in, declare God's Word out loud. Say, "I trust that God's promises over my life are true, and He will fulfill them in His perfect timing."

3. Strength for the Waiting Season

The waiting season can feel exhausting. But God gives us strength when we rely on Him.

• Isaiah 40:31 – "But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint."

• Philippians 4:6-7 – "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

• Psalm 46:10 – "Be still, and know that I am God."

• Exodus 14:14 – "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still."

• 2 Corinthians 12:9 – "But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’"

  
  

Meditation Tip: If you're feeling weary, take a deep breath, close your eyes, and repeat Isaiah 40:31 over yourself. Let it remind you that waiting isn't weakness—it's where God strengthens you.

4. The Reward of Faithfulness

Your perseverance is not in vain. God rewards those who are faithful to Him.

• Galatians 6:9 – "Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."

• Hebrews 10:35-36 – "So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised."

• Matthew 25:21 – "Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things."

• Colossians 3:23-24 – "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward."

• James 1:12 – "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him."

  
  

Meditation Tip: When you feel discouraged, remind yourself, "My faithfulness is not wasted. God sees every step I take, and He will reward me in due time."

Final Encouragement: Keep the Vision Alive

The biggest danger in a season of waiting is losing sight of the vision.

That’s why having something tangible—something you can look at every day—is so powerful.

My Ultimate Vision Board is designed to help you stay focused, encouraged, and aligned with God's promises. It’s a tool to help you see past the delay and keep your faith strong.

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Your season of breakthrough is coming—keep believing, keep trusting, and keep moving forward.

Until Next Time…

Stay Strong & Warrior On!