Abba: What was your question again, sweetheart?
Me: Why does it take You so long to answer some prayers?
Abba: I don’t waste time in answering prayers. Every prayer gets a prompt response. When you receive that response is probably what you are struggling with. I do not delay prayers or answers. Every prayer that is sent to Me receives immediate response.
Me: I asked you for A and B donkey years ago. You even promised C and D on top of that but until date, look at my hands Abba, empty and sagging on the waiting line.
Abba: I granted requests A and B because they were in My plan for You. I added C and D because I know you need the latter to enjoy the former. Each of these has been given but for as long as an heir is a child, he remains under teachers and guides until he comes of age. Does that mean the kingdom is not his? No. It only means that he has not got what it takes to rule yet. So what do I do? I get to work, preparing and equipping him to be a great king, a good ruler, and a just judge. The child does not see such works or appreciate the resources that go into such trainings. Instead, he sits back and feels time is wasting away whereas in truth, time is being worked for his good. When he has been made ready, then he will receive the throne that always has been his. He will rule well and right and will not bring dishonor to the one who trusted him with such responsibility. That is what happens My child.
Me: So what You are saying Abba, is that I am still a child, that is why A to D still tarries?
Abba: By their response, you shall know them 🙂 A child wants it all, now. I want food, now! A car, now! He does not understand when his rich and generous Father does not hand over car keys right away, that if you drive without sufficient knowledge, crash is inevitable. Your Father wants you to live and to live well. There is time for everything under the sun My child. There is no end to the good things of life. It gets better every day and every great thing comes in its time. You are not in competition with anybody so do not compare yourself with others. Timing varies for everyone and good things rushed can cause great harm to beneficiaries. Timing is key: I make all things beautiful in its time!
Me: Are You saying that it is my fault that I have not grown into manhood to receive the promises?
Abba: Not at all fiery one. I am saying that you are growing every day and in My ways. So long as you live, you will continue to grow in diverse ways. Each part grows in its time, each growth has its rewards, and each stage – its own compensations. Although some areas grow faster than others, I do not rush your growth. What matters to Me is that you are growing daily in My knowledge and wisdom. You are My beloved baby, learning to stand with wobbly legs of faith and trying to walk on grounds you once feared or know little about. Ignorance has killed many who were in a hurry but I love you too much to let you rush into some sacred places and endanger the awesome destiny I carved out for you. That is why I am teaching and grooming you, to become an adult. You will grow into every inheritance that is yours My little one. No one will take what is Yours. I, your Father, watch over you and over every blessing. In its time, you will enjoy what has always been yours and you will be grateful it didn’t come one second earlier.
Me: So Abba after all these years, I am still a baby?
Abba: You will always be My baby.
Me: But I want to be an adult! What does it take to be an adult Abba? Who is an adult Daddy?
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