Magnificent Life

Why Does God's Way Take Longer? "All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and testimonies." Psalm 25:10 We often look for the quickest and easiest way to do things in our fast-paced society. We want instant gratification. This mentality often spills over into our spiritual lives. We want to see God work quickly and easily, with no delays or complications. However, God's way is often different than what we expect. It may take longer, involves some groundwork, and seems like a slow process. But it is always worth waiting for because God's way is always right. Psalm 18:30 says, "This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him." God's way is always right. He will never leave you nor forsake you; he will not abandon you. There's a popular saying that goes, "God works in mysterious ways." In many ways, this is true. God's ways are often beyond our understanding. But while we may not always unders