It's coming

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. (Rom. 12:12NIV)

Sometimes when you've been praying for something for a long time & you just donet see the answer, you get discouraged & it becomes tempting to lay down & give up.  You're just looking for that light at the end of the tunnel.  This verse is an encouraging verse for just such an occasion.  Maintain that hope even when there doesn't seem to be a reason to have any.  Your joy comes from knowing that God is moving on your behalf.  Know He is working even if you can't see it.  Patience can be one of the hardest things when you feel like you've been holding on for so long & you just haven't seen that breakthrough.  Keep believing it's coming.  And know God wants to hear from you.  Don't just pray once & don't give up one time to early.  God is never late.  You don't know what He's lining up &'preparing for you.  Ephesians 3:20 says He can do "exceedingly abundantly beyond all we ask or think".  That's the God that we serve so know He can handle your need.  Be hopeful, patient, & faithful.  We serve a mighty God & He has good plans for you.