When God Seems Slow??

Have you ever wondered why God doesn't move faster?
You pray.  You wait. You ask again. And all of heaven seems eerily quiet.

In John 11, Jesus receives word that His close friend Lazarus is critically ill. The people around Him expect Him to leave immediately.    But He doesn't.  He waits.

It's one of the most confusing moments in Jesus' ministry. Why would the One who loved Lazarus so much choose to wait?

Maybe you've asked the same question in your own life. Why hasn't God answered? Why hasn't He opened the door? Why hasn't He healed the relationship, changed the diagnosis, or provided the breakthrough?

This Sunday we'll wrestle with one of the hardest realities of our faith: What do you do when God seems slow?

Is there a prayer you've almost given up praying? Instead of crossing it off your list, pray over it one more time this week, asking God not only to answer it, but to help you trust Him while you wait.

If you've ever found yourself asking, "God, where are You?" I think you'll find hope in this story.

Join us this Sunday at 9:33 AM. We may not always understand God's timing, but John 11 reminds us that God's delay is not the same as a denial.

I'd love to see you here!

Pastor Mike

PS- Gather up your precious treasures for our HUGE parking lot sale on August 14 & 15. Drop anything you have off here at church Aug 10-13. Can you possibly help for a 2-3 hour block? Sign up or call Tori at church, or let Heather know. All proceeds to benefit our kids min! 

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