The presence of questions does not mean the absence of God.

Q: How much longer?

A: Less than it feels. The wait always feels longer from inside it than it actually is.

A delay isn’t a denial. If the answer were no, you wouldn’t still be feeling the pull toward it.

– Jacqueline Whitney

Q: Did he forget about me?

A: No. Your file is open. He hasn’t stopped working on it for a single day.

Q: What if my answer is no?

A: A delay isn’t a denial. If the answer were no, you wouldn’t still be feeling the pull toward it. You’d have peace about the absence by now. The fact that you’re still waiting means it’s still being prepared.

Q: Am I doing something wrong?

A: You’re not being punished. You’re being prepared. The waiting isn’t a consequence of anything you did. It’s part of how he’s building what’s coming.

Q: What if I miss it when it comes?

A: You won’t. What’s meant for you will not require you to be in perfect position to receive it. He’ll make sure you’re ready when it arrives.

Q: Is he really still listening?

A: He’s still listening. He’s still working. He’s still answering. Your wait does not mean his absence.

Jacqueline Whitney is the author Held: A 50 Day Devotional For Parents and All That You Deserve.