by Sandy Kirby Quandt @SandyKQuandt
In a recent email exchange with a fellow writer friend, I mentioned I have a problem with waiting on God’s timetable in my writing, and everything else if I was honest, even when I see evidence of God’s favor in what I’m doing.
With all the accolades and publishing credits God has blessed me with throughout the years, you’d think I’d sit back and wait for God’s timetable in the elusive book contract I press on toward.
If you think that, you’d be incorrect. Waiting well does not come naturally to me.
So, during the wait, I recalibrate and look at several people God used in the Bible to accomplish his purpose according to his timetable, not theirs. Perhaps you’re in a place in your writing life where you need to push pause and consider these examples right alongside me. Hopefully, we’ll each be better able to wait on God’s timetable as he chooses to unfold it.
Instead of taking the Israelites the short way from Egypt to the Promised Land through the land of the Philistines, God took them along the southern route. Even if they hadn’t rebelled and added years to their journey, the southern route was longer.
Waiting on God’s Perfect Timetable In Your Writing Life by @SandyKQuandt #Writing #Writinglife #BRMCWC Share on XWhy did God do that? Because he knew the Israelites weren’t strong enough to face the Philistine army. They knew nothing of war. In time they would, but they had to wait on God’s timetable, God’s plan, and God’s will first.
God understands when the time is right for us to conquer the Promised Land of our writing. He knows when we are strong enough for the battle. God won’t usher us in until it is time, and we can be victorious.
David waited over a decade between the day Samuel anointed him as God’s chosen king, to the day David claimed the throne. Why the long wait? Because God knew David wasn’t ready for the job.
Sure. David had victories over Goliath and the bear and lion. Major victories in anyone’s book. But there was more he needed to learn to be God’s effective tool in conquering the land, and establishing God’s people as his own.
David needed to learn how to be a leader. He needed to learn how to unite. Not just conquer. He had to wait on God’s timetable, God’s plan, and God’s will first.
Like David, our journey may take over a decade. I know mine sure has. We may have strong skills in one area, but need to work on other skills before we take the throne God’s prepared for us.
Whenever the time does come, however, we can be confident our writing journey has been according to God’s perfect timetable, plan, and will.
How are you doing waiting for God’s timetable in your life? Do you find it easy or difficult?
I wish you well.
Sandy
Sandy Kirby Quandt is a follower of Jesus with a passion for history and travel. Passions that often weave their way into her blog, stories, devotions, and articles. She writes articles, devotions, and stories for adult and children’s publications. She is a regular contributor to Guideposts devotional books, as well as a conference speaker. Sandy has won multiple awards for her writing, including several years in the Young Adult category of the Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Competition. Looking for words of encouragement or gluten-free recipes? Then check out her blog at https://sandykirbyquandt.com
