In God’s Time: A Prayer inspired by John 14:8-17

In God’s Time by Rev. Monique McBride

In God’s time

It’s what we say while we wait

When God should be there

And just isn’t

When God should be

Fixing, healing, helping

And instead feels completely distant

When a miracle would be nice

When a cure is needed

When divine intervention

Seems like the thing to do

When a big obvious blockbuster miracle

Complete with soundtrack and popcorn

Should

Come in and save the day

When waiting just means

More pain

More suffering

When faith is hardest to keep

We ask in earnest

Where did you go, God?

Have you left us?

Are you not listening?

Is this your will?

We are tired of waiting

Of being patient

Of being hopeful

We need for God’s time

To come now

…

And then we pick up the scriptures

And read the words of Philip

Wanting and needing a win

A beautiful

and I say tear-filled exchange between friends

And Jesus in his gentle yet stern way

Reminds him

Hey

I’m here

I’ve been here

I didn’t leave you

Don’t you know me?

If you do, you know God

And even though I’m going

I am not leaving you alone

It may not be what you want

When you want

But God is working

God is healing

And remember

God works in you too

So, keep the commandments

Have faith

This is God’s time

Right now

Amen