An Acceptable Time - Psalm 69:13
But as for me, my prayer is to you, O Lord . At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in your saving faithfulness. Psalm 69:13 I get mad at the Lord sometimes. And I know this is wholly unsafe. So, I hide my anger behind my back like a schoolboy who got caught taking something out of another student’s backpack. And of course, the Lord sees all. Gently, He whispers His corrections. Working on this or that in my chaotic soul, invisibly. And sometimes, He roars like a lion, scaring the mess out of me. Which turns out to be a loving thing to do. For then, I know that he sees. There’s no question. And that is a blessing. I’m not going to lie; I have a hard time with the Lord’s timing (I repent Lord). I think, why didn’t you do this or that, then? Why did you let it get so bad? Why so much pain and hurt? And I have to remind myself, “I am not God; I serve Him.” He answers at an acceptable time. His timing. Not mine. He is the one who holds th