hey, sis! let's chat. today's question: what is a character attribute of God you've personally experienced and go back to when you are walking through your own delays and detours? for me: time and time again, I go back to God's faithfulness. He was faithful before (in so many ways both big and small) and I pull from those past experiences of His character to encourage me to keep walking with Him through the detour/ delay/ whatever He may be up to. ♥
God as master and Lord. That He is protecting, directing and orchestrating things i have no clue about, even while sanctifying my motives and careless mistakes
Also His faithfulness for me. I’ve seen Him do it before He will do it again. It will be a wonderful testimony. I literally said : God what’s going on ? What am I doing wrong?
His Faithfulness for me...oh times and times I have been at fault but he always still show up, thus amazes me daily, he is so on time and always Intentional..who wise sometimes I have to say to myself...God!!!!!you GOODNESS towards me is overwhelming....at times it just got so emotional ❤❤❤I love him and I just want to do right by him at all times💯💯💯
I was truly going to say FAITHFULNESS!!! HE always Always hears my cry and shows up for me. I have really been walking very closely to the Lord the last 2 yrs and I have been reminded to Keep standing on his promises, he CAN NOT LIE!!! And he is a Rewarder to them that diligently Seek him. And to Worship my way through DAILY
I used to say that I was "waiting on God", however I was wrong. I was not waiting on Him, rather He was waiting on me as He pruned me to be prepared for what He has already prepared for me. He is the "Author and Finisher" of our faith. The 'waiting' is most beautiful. 💟
I remind myself that 'God is not a man that He should lie, nor the son of man that He should change His mind' (Numbers 23:19). He is forever faithful, and what He's spoken will come to pass 🤞🏽.
He’s all knowing: lean not on your own understanding. You don’t know it all and can’t. He knows the beginning from the end. He knew when you’d take that step in that direction what it would require. He said He’d never leave you nor forsake you. All He asks is you be strong and courageous. This is the narrative I be telling myself. He knows so I don’t have to. All I gotta do is keep going, be encouraging and encouraged. It’ll workout for my good and His glory. Why? Cuz He’s all knowing.
When I get anxious about not having a boyfriend/man/husband I remember God wouldn’t put that desire in my heart if he wasn’t going to give me one. He’s not a malicious mean God that want to see us fail.
I have actually been thinking about this for the past few days. How we say things like “Delay is not denial” and refer to things taking longer than we want as a delay. I have come to the conclusion that there is no delay in God’s timing. The delay is in our timing. God’s timing is perfect and it can never be delayed. When our timing does not align with God’s own time we say there is a delay. However, there is no delay maybe a little lack of patience and trust on our side. But God’s timing is so perfect and I pray that in spite of all our struggles we realize that and thank God for His perfect timing. God bless you and thank you for sharing. 🫶🏽
God is so patient and reassuring🥹 He shows me reassurance through bible scriptures, people, nature and signs while I’m going about my day. He lets me know that He’s working and He hears my prayers.
Praying for you as I went through this same thing a couple of years ago when I started grad school. Literally a week before classes started, I was notified that I had been selected for a grad assistantship which meant my tuition would be paid in full 🙌🏽. I had no idea how I was going to afford it but God came through right on time like He always does! Hope this encourages you also. The scripture that really helped me during that time is Phillipians 4:6-8.
Such an on time message! A character attribute of God that I go back to is grace. I’m so hard on myself sometimes and I have to remind myself that God considers me worthy of grace so it’s okay for me to accept it. And it helps me to extend that same grace to others. 🖤
PHEW! Grace is such a beautiful one and I love how us receiving and accepting His grace helps us extend it to others like you said. just beautiful. thank you for sharing sis!
A characteristic of God that I continue to return to, during seasons of delay; He's considered. There's nothing that He's doing, in my life, that He hasn't already had me in mind for. He considers me, He cares for me, and each time I surrender to that, I'm able to see His heart for me made manifest.
This was so needed - thank you! I graduated in December and have tried applying for jobs, looked into grad school, networked, and more...but nothing has been working. Knowing that God is not opening those doors because He knows that I will go back to a spiritually and mentally debilitating place...wow, that's good. Jesus truly is our best friend and Father, looking out for us and gently coaxing us to Him so that we do not fall. Talk about an all-knowing, all-encompassing love!
God had truly been speaking through you and Kaci Nicole to me and so many others. Many of us must be in a season of waiting. I’m sure he’s leading my family to our “promised land” but His timing is best. I feel like I’m in a raft in the ocean trusting His current will take us to shore when and where is best. Thank you for this!
This was very much for me. I hear You Lord and I will patiently wait on You because You know all things and I know nothing other than what You have said to me. Standing on Jeremiah 29:11
God understands what we are able to take on! A nice reminder. ”No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.“ 1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV
Going through a very tough season of joblessness and uncertainty about the future for the longest time, all of this is intensifying when I’m new believer and when I tell you my faith has been tested during this period and I’ve been doubting the process. It’s great to be reminded that God still loves me and his plan and promise still stands but my flesh fails me and the enemy seems to be actively dragging me back to my “Egypt” and I’m struggling spiritually but I still chose Jesus to be my Lord and saviour every day and I trust in his restoration. If anyone sees this, I need prayers and thanks so much Melody I appreciate the word of encouragement❤ May God continue to bless you and your family.
God is faithful~ This season of my life, like the Israelites, God wants me to be free from the bondage in my mind and completely trust in Him as He makes me better spiritually and mentally so that His promises can be fulfilled in my life. He's been giving me confirmation and I have been responding to the delays better than I would have a year ago! Trusting God with my heart and soul, I will not miss His promises! He is faithful and kind, fair and just and He loves me enough to walk with me and patiently guide me!
For me, the attribute I always go back to is God’s protection. I have to remind myself that God sees the dangers I can’t see and is protecting me not only physically but emotionally, mentally, spiritually, financially etc. As someone with a lifetime of self reliance and hyper independence, it’s comforting to know God has my back and any delays I experience are a product of his protection 🙏🏾
Walking through this delay and detour is seriously remembering what HE PROMISED ME understanding it was his promise though it’s things I want it’s for his glory so I have to do it his way his will his way walking in true obedience thank you for this video much needed this morning
His faithfulness. He’s been faithful even in times where I have been unfaithful or inconsistent. Somehow he always gets me back on track and restores my mind, soul, and strength.
He is always on time! From past experiences I’ve learned to trust and wait on the Lord because he knows way more than I could ever know. It gives me relief now when I remember I can trust and wait on the Lord because he hasn’t forgotten about me but rather is always thinking of me for my good.
God's faithfulness stands out to me. In this time of waiting for the promises and desires HE has placed in my heart, i get fearful and doubt that HIS promise would come to pass. I have been praying, reading devotions, listening to sermons and they all say the same thing. Trust in the Lord, he is with you, and don't give up. I'm the type of person that needs to understand everything. Now i understand that i won't understand everything and i can not rely on what i see because it makes no sense and only causes confusion. I know that God is not a God of confusion so I continue to trust HIM. At times, I even have the strength to praise HIM for the blessings HE has for me and my future.
God is Jehovah Jireh the Lord God my provider and if there’s a need He will provide and because of his abundant love for me it brings him joy to give me the desires of my heart as well.
As the saying goes, “Even a no from God has goodness written all over it” Love this. I can testify that every time he says wait or no he sees what we don’t see and knows what we don’t know so We need to cling to his character. HE IS A GRACIOUS, KIND GOD. Remember that all things are working for our good ( Romans 8:28) Keep making these videos sis. God bless you ❤
This video was right on time. I received a "No" today and it was devastating. However, I'm trying to shift my perspective to one of growth and reflection as I "try again." This is something that I'm sure God wants me to pursue so I shall keep pressing.
“God makes the impossible possible, he changes a situation in a split second “ this is how I encourage myself every time during my waiting season, because I would feel like what I’m wishing and praying to God for is difficult or impossible considering what I have to offer, but I know and have faith that God will make a way for me because that is one of his promises and that’s how he made a way for the Israelites to cross the Red Sea. Nothing is impossible with God 🙏🏼
Whew so good! I needed this encouragement today. Forget how big and almighty our Father is, and why am I worried. He’s always come through in the nick of time
THIS ! You just put words on all the thoughts and what the Lord told me 2 days ago. I'm realizing that he is delivering me completely in the inside. He really told me to "trust his goodness". So, I'm learning to continue to trust but in other areas of my life. The attributes of God I'm looking at the most right now, are his justice, his patience, perseverance, holiness, love and faithfulness. He is the Lord, I can trust him and really believe in what he says because I've seen him at work. Thank you so much, be blessed. 💐✨💕🌷 Ps : I'm really learning to trust and be obedient and follow his instructions to the tea as you said, instead of the opinion and voices of humains.
I keep going back to God’s faithfulness and goodness. That no matter what I’m facing that He’ll always bring me through. And also that EVERY situation will work out for my good and God’s ultimate Glory. Romans 8:28 has been my anchor verse.
For me, God is peace. I currently have a lot of things going on in my life. And it’s been an adventure. Whenever, I feel the waters troubling, I am reminded that God is my peace and that I need to focus on the thing that is giving me peace. The moment I take my eyes off of peace is the moment I get anxiety. And I am learning and growing through this experience.
This video finally helped me to understand that God's grace is truly sufficient for us and that he will cover us, making up for our flaws. The tribute of God that helps me to get through the rocky times is that he is loving. That being said I don't truly accept it yet. I say to myself, he is loving, so he must be doing this out of love. He is all-knowing so he must be allowing this for a reason unbeknownst to me. He is omnipotent, so he is powerful enough to change things. He is omnipresent, so he is present enough to be with me in any situation.
He is a provider ....been on this long road of financial struggle that I didn't even cause my slef ..but he always provides ..i worry but he always comes through ....
thank you so mcuh for this i really needed it!! i got caught up in legalistic acts trying to "move" God at my pace. I realised all I needed to do was stay patient, be obedient and LET HIM work! much love sis, may God bless u more
Same! Currently going through this now about having to make a move and getting frustrated I have no idea what to do right now temp unemployed for rent due next week and not get evicted. But, in my spirit I only get frustrated when I’m thinking about time running out and I can’t figure out and trying to problem solve, causing myself to be anxious and frustrated. But thankful came across this video that I need to be still and let God work. He’s always came through before so why am I doubting now, trust is what I need to increase🙏🏽
God has been faithful, truly faithful. No matter what path I am on or how difficult life gets I know I can rely on Him to just be with me and it is enough. So even in the waiting I trust him. However He has also been reminding me that He is good and his plans for me are good, when things do not make sense, I am learning that it is still all for my good. Praise be to God!!!
Trying to keep my patience & trust in Gods timing-it’s hard, had a challenging weekend but I have more work to do & I’m like really? But I have to do the work ❤
I never comment on any video but I just have to say Thank You! for letting the Lord use you in such a special way. This message came at the exact moment I needed to hear it…out of nowhere, it popped up in my feed. It was not a coincidence. May our God continue to bless you and your ministry. Thanks so much!!
God shows out! Any time I have to wait or things don’t go how I’d originally hoped, God does something bigger. It never fails. He never fails! So I’m trusting Him in the waiting, and I know what’s on the other side will be greater than what I can even imagine! In Jesus’ name!
I have been in a season of simultaneous delay and spiritual growth for the past year and it has felt incredibly long not only for me but mainly for my extended family members, who keep suggesting what I should be doing. However, I have strongly felt that I need to wait for the Lord's commands rather than act on people's advice. Today, I woke up disheartened and asked God for His feedback as I am starting to think that I may be the one delaying His purpose for me. He gently led me to your video which brought so much comfort and grace to my weary heart. I didn’t even realise until the end of the video that this was His answer to what I had asked. What a loving Father we serve 😭🙌 Thank you for this beautiful and straight-forward study of the Word. You are truly blessed. ❤️
Last summer, I told God I was about to give up on love and I had asked him to take away the desires of my heart to be married and to be a mother, but instead he led me to the man that is everything I've ever prayed for. And, this is the FIRST time I've ever been angry... and having shaky faith. (Even though a long time ago the Lord gave me a prophetic dream saying this man is my husband). And, even though this man seems very interested in me, he hasn't persued me, yet and he's very bad at responding (even in general). I almost feel bad that I've been angry. I've also struggled with praying and knowing what to pray; so I've just been asking him to hear my heart. I really hope He keeps his promise and brings me and this man together, one day because I believed, had faith and prayed for this man for MANY years.
thank you sis for this video ,im a young woman who live in dominican republic without my family and every day it's getting hard and also im very anxious and i keep asking God why is taking me so long? because i wanna be with my family spend time with them but this video shows me that i have to learn how to stay patient on my waiting season because God knows what it's good for me '
God is a promise keeper. He's intentional. He's ways are not to harm me . God is love . So everytime I experience a delay I always remember that He kept every other promise and always works things for my good.
I remind myself of his faithfulness and how he always tells the truth. When God places something within you, believe and have faith that it'll come to pass!
His faithfulness!! He’s soooo faithful no matter what we see in the physical realm. He’s fighting for you in the spiritual realm and things will turn out for your good!
His unfailing love, how he always picks me up in the midst of my weakness and strengthens me when im in a moment of unsure futures or unsteady walking. I can trust he’s with me and will never leave me nor forsake me
God's peace is something that I've been experiencing and leaning on A LOT recently. I'm about to finish my master's degree program in 42 days. I thought I'd relocate closer to my church, boyfriend, and new friends when it's all said and done. Then, God tells me at the beginning of this week that I need to move 3 hours away back home with my family 🥴. Um ... what? 😅😂 I've cried, laughed, stared at the ceiling, and cried some more lol. At the end of the day, I always call on Him and His peace reminds me that all is well; I can trust Him with my heart, my time, my money, my relationships, and my life. Thank you for this word. I don't usually comment but this video was definitely for me 🙋🏽♀️. I appreciate your obedience to the Spirit's guidance.
This!! I'm so used to taking or having control but the more I truly just let things go God reminds me of His peace. When ever the thoughts come or worries arise I just keep giving it back to God or just start thanking Him.
A character attribute of God that I’ve personally experienced and go back to when I’m walking through delays and detours is, faithful and comforter. God has always comforted me and shown faithfulness in the time where delays and detours get the better of me and He comforts me when I go to Him in prayer about the things I’m thinking and feeling and He shows me His faithfulness to what He’s promised me or allowed me to desire within my heart by providing me with the tools I need and the instructions to get there.
Your videos are always soo timely, wow. When you’re looking forward to walking into the fruition of the promise land you get soo excited and begin to lack patience. Was journaling and meditating on scriptures about patience the other day
Wow!! this is a message. I was literally just reflecting that it's taking God longer because He is being intentional and strategic with me-in terms of developing personally and life goals. I want to relocate ASAP but it may be a delay for a reason. A delay is not a denial; it's going to happen-whatever it may be - job, relationship, financial barriers, new house, better health etc focus on Him. I love this Melody and these are literally my reflections I had. Thank you God for using Melody to deliver this message.
Character attribute is God is always with me! I quote often; I am the Lord your God, I will be with you wherever you go! Often times fear tries to creep in and it’s overwhelming but I go back to the word God has already spoken to me and shown me!
I’m believing in a new job and direction in my relationship with my partner. I have been in a yielded position for such a long time but I know and trust Gods timing
When I get frustruated of the waiting I remember that he is Figthing for me new perspective or revelation I now hold on too :He sees what i can't see. What is hard now serves as a purpose . He is going to make a way for me yess now it may be hard but there is a purpose there is a need to go through that pain for him to get the glory and for you to grow from the pain you have 🙌🙌🙌*In the midst of it all KNOW ITS FOR YOUR GOD . THAT NO IS FOR YOUR Good
One character attribute that I’ve personally experienced that I try to keep with me along this journey is ….that the Lord is a promise keeper, & like you said he is working things out for our good & has a divine time for everything so in knowing & remembering that I’m able to make peace with whatever season I’m in regardless of how it feels 🤍🤍🙌🏾🙌🏾
That he always surprises me!! Like today God woke me up and told me to take a specific path in the morning and Ill meet someone for a confirmation. And as I was getting to the end of my journey God distracted me with a whole story of me running into neglected newborn calf to delay my time for me and that person to meet at the spot he ardain. If none of this would have been and I didnt listen I would have miss out on so much!! The fact that the person also confirm that he was late in the morning reveal so much because the spot that I thought I was going to run into him i didnt and I was heading back home almost at the end of my journey before the story to look up to see this person walking in my direction. There was so many paths each of us could have chosen!! But because I obey God it fell into place.
Gods love and patience, He is always so merciful and gracious, in those times where I had sinned over and over again he never once looked at me with shame but with forgiveness and unconditional love and we don't have to strive for it and we don't deserve it but he loves us any way. He is so faithful and good even when we don't feel it or see it. I pray that we would be able to know his love more everyday and soak in who God is so we can continue in this story that the Lord has written for us trusting he is in control and he has good plans. Amen.
It's been long overdue. I have put off joining the membership club because I felt it was an extra expense that I couldn't handle BUT I joined today regardless of the expenses because I know how important it is for me to build sisterhood and community. I am so excited!! I like to think (like this video) that everything happened in the right timing and today was just the right day :)
So true....this video is right on time...I'm still learning to be STILL, listen, be patient & actually endure the delay because I know he's in it with me... I know He's an on time God.
I would say for me that God is close. This morning, I had a hard time getting out of bed but I was able to talk to God, though the enemy can say, “He doesn’t care” or “He’s not really there” deep down I know He is. Our God is close to the broken hearted, He’s personal and close. ❤️
First of all...Sis this video is evrerything. I thank God for you! Second...He is a Faithful Loving God. Never is His intention to tease. He does ALL things for a Reason in HIs on Time. The receipts are there...I'm experiencing this Detour. I know He is up to something mighty. Surrendering to His Will and His Way has been a journey and I am grateful!!
Patient and reassuring. When I feel doubt and anxiety start to creep in and I want to take things into my own hands; I can then feel those two attributes of God. I think him over and OVER again for being who He is❤🙏🏽
God is so patient , so kind, so loving, so faithful!! This video was right on time for me! ❤️❤️🙌🏾✨✨🙏🏽 Thank you sis! May God continue to Bless You!! ❤️✨
The LORD’S humility always astounds me! Therefore, I know I can do the same for our relationship to grow and sustain with fluidity and faithfulness. Through Him I am able to be steadfast in his word with his pure security surrounding me. Thank you LORD! ❤
The longer I walk with Jesus, the more I’m patient with what may look like a delay from God. Now I don’t simply pray for a change but for strength and patience to go through. Thanks Melody for this video 💛
As usual sister Melody your videos are aligned with what God is saying to me. Continue to stay aligned with His spirit sis. These are direct messages for so many of us!! It’s so cool and supernatural. Bless you and your family! ❤️
Thank you so much Melody I read the chapter in my devotion this morning and this part stood out for me and an answer to the question in my heart. For me,it’s God’s faithfulness and that he’s always on my side no matter the circumstance.
I serve a on time God!!! He is always faithful. This video was right on time…. Waiting to hear back about a job and I’m tempted to call but I really want to wait in His timing for a divine assignment. Consider praying (with us) before you start the study. Blessings
God is an INTIMATE being- He knows me so well and uses His wisdom to develop me, so I can love myself as much as He loves me. ❤🙌 That's my #Dad #Savior #Friend
hey, sis! let's chat. today's question: what is a character attribute of God you've personally experienced and go back to when you are walking through your own delays and detours?
for me: time and time again, I go back to God's faithfulness. He was faithful before (in so many ways both big and small) and I pull from those past experiences of His character to encourage me to keep walking with Him through the detour/ delay/ whatever He may be up to. ♥
God as master and Lord. That He is protecting, directing and orchestrating things i have no clue about, even while sanctifying my motives and careless mistakes
Also His faithfulness for me. I’ve seen Him do it before He will do it again. It will be a wonderful testimony.
I literally said : God what’s going on ? What am I doing wrong?
His Faithfulness for me...oh times and times I have been at fault but he always still show up, thus amazes me daily, he is so on time and always Intentional..who wise sometimes I have to say to myself...God!!!!!you GOODNESS towards me is overwhelming....at times it just got so emotional ❤❤❤I love him and I just want to do right by him at all times💯💯💯
I go back to His faithfulness! No matter the situation, it will ALWAYS end in praise
I was truly going to say FAITHFULNESS!!! HE always Always hears my cry and shows up for me. I have really been walking very closely to the Lord the last 2 yrs and I have been reminded to Keep standing on his promises, he CAN NOT LIE!!! And he is a Rewarder to them that diligently Seek him. And to Worship my way through DAILY
I used to say that I was "waiting on God", however I was wrong. I was not waiting on Him, rather He was waiting on me as He pruned me to be prepared for what He has already prepared for me. He is the "Author and Finisher" of our faith.
The 'waiting' is most beautiful. 💟
I remind myself that 'God is not a man that He should lie, nor the son of man that He should change His mind' (Numbers 23:19). He is forever faithful, and what He's spoken will come to pass 🤞🏽.
He’s all knowing: lean not on your own understanding. You don’t know it all and can’t. He knows the beginning from the end. He knew when you’d take that step in that direction what it would require. He said He’d never leave you nor forsake you. All He asks is you be strong and courageous. This is the narrative I be telling myself. He knows so I don’t have to. All I gotta do is keep going, be encouraging and encouraged. It’ll workout for my good and His glory. Why? Cuz He’s all knowing.
Amen!
amen to ALL of this sis!
Thank you for this. I needed to read this exactly how it was written and be reminded of this overall.
Amen! Preach sister! ❤....Thank you Jesus
Hallelujah & Amen! God bless you! 🙌🏽🤍
I love how strategic God is!!! God is allowing me to go through this delay to show me how powerful God truly is!
When I get anxious about not having a boyfriend/man/husband I remember God wouldn’t put that desire in my heart if he wasn’t going to give me one. He’s not a malicious mean God that want to see us fail.
Agreed❤. God’s got you, girl😉☺️
Husband is the only way in Christ
I've been in the same season. Trusting God's plan and timing
I just get a Lil impatient at times lol
This has been me as well,and the Lord has made me see the words delay and detour twice in the past two days.He's a wise God,his timing is perfect.
Yes I agree amen . I just to trust and wait .... So hard cuz I just feel like everything indicating it's getting closer to the time.
I have actually been thinking about this for the past few days. How we say things like “Delay is not denial” and refer to things taking longer than we want as a delay. I have come to the conclusion that there is no delay in God’s timing. The delay is in our timing. God’s timing is perfect and it can never be delayed. When our timing does not align with God’s own time we say there is a delay. However, there is no delay maybe a little lack of patience and trust on our side. But God’s timing is so perfect and I pray that in spite of all our struggles we realize that and thank God for His perfect timing. God bless you and thank you for sharing. 🫶🏽
Amen
Very well said! Amen! ❤
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Thank you for helping me look at it this way
Indeed.
God is so patient and reassuring🥹 He shows me reassurance through bible scriptures, people, nature and signs while I’m going about my day. He lets me know that He’s working and He hears my prayers.
Amen.
Same 🙏🏼🙌🏼
Yesss same
Same He’s so creative and knows us individually what will get our attention to let us know He is there. Nature is big for me too He’s so amazing 🙏🏽
My goal is to graduate debt free. I'm waiting to hear back from several scholarships and I need to apply for more. Please pray for me
I prayed for u. May the Lord bless you
Yes, I am believing in financial, travel, and location freedom. 😊
Yes , keep believing you can do it with His help!
Amen
Praying for you as I went through this same thing a couple of years ago when I started grad school. Literally a week before classes started, I was notified that I had been selected for a grad assistantship which meant my tuition would be paid in full 🙌🏽. I had no idea how I was going to afford it but God came through right on time like He always does! Hope this encourages you also.
The scripture that really helped me during that time is Phillipians 4:6-8.
Such an on time message! A character attribute of God that I go back to is grace. I’m so hard on myself sometimes and I have to remind myself that God considers me worthy of grace so it’s okay for me to accept it. And it helps me to extend that same grace to others. 🖤
PHEW! Grace is such a beautiful one and I love how us receiving and accepting His grace helps us extend it to others like you said. just beautiful. thank you for sharing sis!
A characteristic of God that I continue to return to, during seasons of delay; He's considered. There's nothing that He's doing, in my life, that He hasn't already had me in mind for. He considers me, He cares for me, and each time I surrender to that, I'm able to see His heart for me made manifest.
This was so needed - thank you! I graduated in December and have tried applying for jobs, looked into grad school, networked, and more...but nothing has been working. Knowing that God is not opening those doors because He knows that I will go back to a spiritually and mentally debilitating place...wow, that's good. Jesus truly is our best friend and Father, looking out for us and gently coaxing us to Him so that we do not fall. Talk about an all-knowing, all-encompassing love!
I'm on the same boat. He'll see us through ❤
Going through the same thing, but God will see us through.
when I feel like God is taking long, I remember God's intentions towards me are pure. Thanks Melody
God had truly been speaking through you and Kaci Nicole to me and so many others. Many of us must be in a season of waiting. I’m sure he’s leading my family to our “promised land” but His timing is best. I feel like I’m in a raft in the ocean trusting His current will take us to shore when and where is best. Thank you for this!
Me too, feel like I’ve been in a raft for over a year in this wilderness journey to the Promised Land. May God deliver us all.
This was very much for me. I hear You Lord and I will patiently wait on You because You know all things and I know nothing other than what You have said to me. Standing on Jeremiah 29:11
God understands what we are able to take on! A nice reminder.
”No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.“
1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV
Going through a very tough season of joblessness and uncertainty about the future for the longest time, all of this is intensifying when I’m new believer and when I tell you my faith has been tested during this period and I’ve been doubting the process. It’s great to be reminded that God still loves me and his plan and promise still stands but my flesh fails me and the enemy seems to be actively dragging me back to my “Egypt” and I’m struggling spiritually but I still chose Jesus to be my Lord and saviour every day and I trust in his restoration.
If anyone sees this, I need prayers and thanks so much Melody I appreciate the word of encouragement❤
May God continue to bless you and your family.
God is faithful~ This season of my life, like the Israelites, God wants me to be free from the bondage in my mind and completely trust in Him as He makes me better spiritually and mentally so that His promises can be fulfilled in my life. He's been giving me confirmation and I have been responding to the delays better than I would have a year ago! Trusting God with my heart and soul, I will not miss His promises! He is faithful and kind, fair and just and He loves me enough to walk with me and patiently guide me!
God is so faithful and loving. So many people in life have let me down but He never has
amen!!! yes He is.
For me, the attribute I always go back to is God’s protection. I have to remind myself that God sees the dangers I can’t see and is protecting me not only physically but emotionally, mentally, spiritually, financially etc. As someone with a lifetime of self reliance and hyper independence, it’s comforting to know God has my back and any delays I experience are a product of his protection 🙏🏾
First of all, God is teaching me to depend solely on him.
The character of God that keeps me going is the Fatherhood of God.
Walking through this delay and detour is seriously remembering what HE PROMISED ME understanding it was his promise though it’s things I want it’s for his glory so I have to do it his way his will his way walking in true obedience thank you for this video much needed this morning
Delayed not denied!!! Thank you God for this word!! ❤
Unconditional love and patience. I can't imagine my life without these two characteristics of God.
GOD IS NEVER FAILING!!
So true 💯
His faithfulness. He’s been faithful even in times where I have been unfaithful or inconsistent. Somehow he always gets me back on track and restores my mind, soul, and strength.
He is always on time! From past experiences I’ve learned to trust and wait on the Lord because he knows way more than I could ever know. It gives me relief now when I remember I can trust and wait on the Lord because he hasn’t forgotten about me but rather is always thinking of me for my good.
God's faithfulness stands out to me. In this time of waiting for the promises and desires HE has placed in my heart, i get fearful and doubt that HIS promise would come to pass. I have been praying, reading devotions, listening to sermons and they all say the same thing. Trust in the Lord, he is with you, and don't give up. I'm the type of person that needs to understand everything. Now i understand that i won't understand everything and i can not rely on what i see because it makes no sense and only causes confusion. I know that God is not a God of confusion so I continue to trust HIM. At times, I even have the strength to praise HIM for the blessings HE has for me and my future.
John 13:7 is the verse I always go back to during my waiting season.
Oh that is so good! 😁
God is Jehovah Jireh the Lord God my provider and if there’s a need He will provide and because of his abundant love for me it brings him joy to give me the desires of my heart as well.
As the saying goes, “Even a no from God has goodness written all over it”
Love this. I can testify that every time he says wait or no he sees what we don’t see and knows what we don’t know so We need to cling to his character. HE IS A GRACIOUS, KIND GOD. Remember that all things are working for our good ( Romans 8:28)
Keep making these videos sis. God bless you ❤
This video was right on time. I received a "No" today and it was devastating. However, I'm trying to shift my perspective to one of growth and reflection as I "try again." This is something that I'm sure God wants me to pursue so I shall keep pressing.
“God makes the impossible possible, he changes a situation in a split second “ this is how I encourage myself every time during my waiting season, because I would feel like what I’m wishing and praying to God for is difficult or impossible considering what I have to offer, but I know and have faith that God will make a way for me because that is one of his promises and that’s how he made a way for the Israelites to cross the Red Sea. Nothing is impossible with God 🙏🏼
Whew so good! I needed this encouragement today. Forget how big and almighty our Father is, and why am I worried. He’s always come through in the nick of time
@@nichole2116 True, remain close to him he knows better, and he works in mysterious ways 🙏🏼
THIS ! You just put words on all the thoughts and what the Lord told me 2 days ago. I'm realizing that he is delivering me completely in the inside. He really told me to "trust his goodness". So, I'm learning to continue to trust but in other areas of my life. The attributes of God I'm looking at the most right now, are his justice, his patience, perseverance, holiness, love and faithfulness. He is the Lord, I can trust him and really believe in what he says because I've seen him at work. Thank you so much, be blessed. 💐✨💕🌷 Ps : I'm really learning to trust and be obedient and follow his instructions to the tea as you said, instead of the opinion and voices of humains.
Yes his character is kind and Loving
I keep going back to God’s faithfulness and goodness. That no matter what I’m facing that He’ll always bring me through. And also that EVERY situation will work out for my good and God’s ultimate Glory. Romans 8:28 has been my anchor verse.
For me, God is peace. I currently have a lot of things going on in my life. And it’s been an adventure. Whenever, I feel the waters troubling, I am reminded that God is my peace and that I need to focus on the thing that is giving me peace. The moment I take my eyes off of peace is the moment I get anxiety. And I am learning and growing through this experience.
His intentionality. Always in awe of how He weaves things to gather for my good and His glory. 💫
This video finally helped me to understand that God's grace is truly sufficient for us and that he will cover us, making up for our flaws. The tribute of God that helps me to get through the rocky times is that he is loving. That being said I don't truly accept it yet. I say to myself, he is loving, so he must be doing this out of love. He is all-knowing so he must be allowing this for a reason unbeknownst to me. He is omnipotent, so he is powerful enough to change things. He is omnipresent, so he is present enough to be with me in any situation.
He is a provider ....been on this long road of financial struggle that I didn't even cause my slef ..but he always provides ..i worry but he always comes through ....
thank you so mcuh for this i really needed it!! i got caught up in legalistic acts trying to "move" God at my pace. I realised all I needed to do was stay patient, be obedient and LET HIM work! much love sis, may God bless u more
Same! Currently going through this now about having to make a move and getting frustrated I have no idea what to do right now temp unemployed for rent due next week and not get evicted. But, in my spirit I only get frustrated when I’m thinking about time running out and I can’t figure out and trying to problem solve, causing myself to be anxious and frustrated. But thankful came across this video that I need to be still and let God work. He’s always came through before so why am I doubting now, trust is what I need to increase🙏🏽
@@nichole2116 i’ll be praying for you!! keep seeking and finding peace in God, when the time is right He WILL make it happen. More love to you
God has been faithful, truly faithful. No matter what path I am on or how difficult life gets I know I can rely on Him to just be with me and it is enough. So even in the waiting I trust him. However He has also been reminding me that He is good and his plans for me are good, when things do not make sense, I am learning that it is still all for my good. Praise be to God!!!
That’s trust and faith in God. God be praised!
Trying to keep my patience & trust in Gods timing-it’s hard, had a challenging weekend but I have more work to do & I’m like really? But I have to do the work ❤
I never comment on any video but I just have to say Thank You! for letting the Lord use you in such a special way.
This message came at the exact moment I needed to hear it…out of nowhere, it popped up in my feed.
It was not a coincidence.
May our God continue to bless you and your ministry. Thanks so much!!
God shows out! Any time I have to wait or things don’t go how I’d originally hoped, God does something bigger. It never fails. He never fails! So I’m trusting Him in the waiting, and I know what’s on the other side will be greater than what I can even imagine! In Jesus’ name!
I have been in a season of simultaneous delay and spiritual growth for the past year and it has felt incredibly long not only for me but mainly for my extended family members, who keep suggesting what I should be doing. However, I have strongly felt that I need to wait for the Lord's commands rather than act on people's advice.
Today, I woke up disheartened and asked God for His feedback as I am starting to think that I may be the one delaying His purpose for me.
He gently led me to your video which brought so much comfort and grace to my weary heart. I didn’t even realise until the end of the video that this was His answer to what I had asked. What a loving Father we serve 😭🙌
Thank you for this beautiful and straight-forward study of the Word. You are truly blessed. ❤️
I trust his timing, may he continue to prepare me for what am asking for 🕯️
Its always God's timing
God is good. He works ALL things for our good. When the time is right, He will make it happen. For Everything Has A Season.
Last summer, I told God I was about to give up on love and I had asked him to take away the desires of my heart to be married and to be a mother, but instead he led me to the man that is everything I've ever prayed for. And, this is the FIRST time I've ever been angry... and having shaky faith. (Even though a long time ago the Lord gave me a prophetic dream saying this man is my husband). And, even though this man seems very interested in me, he hasn't persued me, yet and he's very bad at responding (even in general). I almost feel bad that I've been angry. I've also struggled with praying and knowing what to pray; so I've just been asking him to hear my heart. I really hope He keeps his promise and brings me and this man together, one day because I believed, had faith and prayed for this man for MANY years.
Make sure he’s not a counterfeit. Proverbs 10:22 - the blessing of the Lord has no sorrow to it! Pray without ceasing, sis!
I have, and over and over, (because I wanted to be sure) the Lord told me that he was the man and that he is my husband.
thank you sis for this video ,im a young woman who live in dominican republic without my family and every day it's getting hard and also im very anxious and i keep asking God why is taking me so long? because i wanna be with my family spend time with them but this video shows me that i have to learn how to stay patient on my waiting season because God knows what it's good for me '
This vid definitely came on time 🙏🏼
AMEN! God is good. His Timing>>>>
Was just about to write this.
Amen!
Same here 🧡
God is a promise keeper. He's intentional. He's ways are not to harm me . God is love . So everytime I experience a delay I always remember that He kept every other promise and always works things for my good.
The attribute I go back to - is Trusting (That He Is Faithful & Will Never Leave Nor Forsake Me) even though I am unsure of the outcome 😮💨🙏🏾
I remind myself of his faithfulness and how he always tells the truth. When God places something within you, believe and have faith that it'll come to pass!
His faithfulness!! He’s soooo faithful no matter what we see in the physical realm. He’s fighting for you in the spiritual realm and things will turn out for your good!
His unfailing love, how he always picks me up in the midst of my weakness and strengthens me when im in a moment of unsure futures or unsteady walking. I can trust he’s with me and will never leave me nor forsake me
God's peace is something that I've been experiencing and leaning on A LOT recently. I'm about to finish my master's degree program in 42 days. I thought I'd relocate closer to my church, boyfriend, and new friends when it's all said and done. Then, God tells me at the beginning of this week that I need to move 3 hours away back home with my family 🥴. Um ... what? 😅😂 I've cried, laughed, stared at the ceiling, and cried some more lol. At the end of the day, I always call on Him and His peace reminds me that all is well; I can trust Him with my heart, my time, my money, my relationships, and my life. Thank you for this word. I don't usually comment but this video was definitely for me 🙋🏽♀️. I appreciate your obedience to the Spirit's guidance.
This!! I'm so used to taking or having control but the more I truly just let things go God reminds me of His peace. When ever the thoughts come or worries arise I just keep giving it back to God or just start thanking Him.
A character attribute of God that I’ve personally experienced and go back to when I’m walking through delays and detours is, faithful and comforter.
God has always comforted me and shown faithfulness in the time where delays and detours get the better of me and He comforts me when I go to Him in prayer about the things I’m thinking and feeling and He shows me His faithfulness to what He’s promised me or allowed me to desire within my heart by providing me with the tools I need and the instructions to get there.
Your videos are always soo timely, wow. When you’re looking forward to walking into the fruition of the promise land you get soo excited and begin to lack patience. Was journaling and meditating on scriptures about patience the other day
Wow!! this is a message. I was literally just reflecting that it's taking God longer because He is being intentional and strategic with me-in terms of developing personally and life goals. I want to relocate ASAP but it may be a delay for a reason. A delay is not a denial; it's going to happen-whatever it may be - job, relationship, financial barriers, new house, better health etc focus on Him. I love this Melody and these are literally my reflections I had. Thank you God for using Melody to deliver this message.
Just in time! 🙌🏽
woo woo! welcome sis, pray this one encourages you!!
Right💯🙏🏾
Character attribute is God is always with me! I quote often; I am the Lord your God, I will be with you wherever you go! Often times fear tries to creep in and it’s overwhelming but I go back to the word God has already spoken to me and shown me!
I’m believing in a new job and direction in my relationship with my partner. I have been in a yielded position for such a long time but I know and trust Gods timing
Same sis, same
A character of God that I always return to is His unfailing love and peace that surpasses all understanding. I also rest in the truth of Psalms 23v3 🌻
When I get frustruated of the waiting I remember that he is Figthing for me new perspective or revelation I now hold on too :He sees what i can't see. What is hard now serves as a purpose . He is going to make a way for me yess now it may be hard but there is a purpose there is a need to go through that pain for him to get the glory and for you to grow from the pain you have 🙌🙌🙌*In the midst of it all KNOW ITS FOR YOUR GOD . THAT NO IS FOR YOUR Good
One character attribute that I’ve personally experienced that I try to keep with me along this journey is ….that the Lord is a promise keeper, & like you said he is working things out for our good & has a divine time for everything so in knowing & remembering that I’m able to make peace with whatever season I’m in regardless of how it feels 🤍🤍🙌🏾🙌🏾
I know that God is unchanging and peace is in the middle of the storm.
Forgive, forget, and move on! Let go of the past like our heavenly father and give you a fresh start without dwelling on past mishaps.
You just don’t know how ON TIME your videos are!! I can’t thank you enough for your knowledge and wisdom sis!! 💕💕
That he always surprises me!! Like today God woke me up and told me to take a specific path in the morning and Ill meet someone for a confirmation. And as I was getting to the end of my journey God distracted me with a whole story of me running into neglected newborn calf to delay my time for me and that person to meet at the spot he ardain. If none of this would have been and I didnt listen I would have miss out on so much!! The fact that the person also confirm that he was late in the morning reveal so much because the spot that I thought I was going to run into him i didnt and I was heading back home almost at the end of my journey before the story to look up to see this person walking in my direction. There was so many paths each of us could have chosen!! But because I obey God it fell into place.
Gods love and patience, He is always so merciful and gracious, in those times where I had sinned over and over again he never once looked at me with shame but with forgiveness and unconditional love and we don't have to strive for it and we don't deserve it but he loves us any way. He is so faithful and good even when we don't feel it or see it.
I pray that we would be able to know his love more everyday and soak in who God is so we can continue in this story that the Lord has written for us trusting he is in control and he has good plans. Amen.
God is compassionate and intentional 🙏🏽🤎
It's been long overdue. I have put off joining the membership club because I felt it was an extra expense that I couldn't handle BUT I joined today regardless of the expenses because I know how important it is for me to build sisterhood and community. I am so excited!! I like to think (like this video) that everything happened in the right timing and today was just the right day :)
So true....this video is right on time...I'm still learning to be STILL, listen, be patient & actually endure the delay because I know he's in it with me... I know He's an on time God.
I would say for me that God is close. This morning, I had a hard time getting out of bed but I was able to talk to God, though the enemy can say, “He doesn’t care” or “He’s not really there” deep down I know He is. Our God is close to the broken hearted, He’s personal and close. ❤️
The character attribute I’ve recently experienced and go back to is God’s love for me and His faithfulness!
Thank you ❤
I know all too well about delayed gratification. 😅 Everything in God's timing! Delay not denial. Tfs
God’s faithfulness does it for me, I know he’s always there ❤
I know that my God is consistent, He is not a man that He should lie
Amen!!
Affirming God is my absolute favourite, He reassures my battles with being patient and open to His graces😊......Praise be to God
God is faithful even when I'm not.. When I repent and confess, He is faithful to heal and restore me. I am grateful!
I loooove being reminded that God is faithful, real, and good
😊😌🙏🏼 He is Kind and Merciful. I am convinced that everything He's doing flows from these
First of all...Sis this video is evrerything. I thank God for you!
Second...He is a Faithful Loving God. Never is His intention to tease. He does ALL things for a Reason in HIs on Time. The receipts are there...I'm experiencing this Detour. I know He is up to something mighty. Surrendering to His Will and His Way has been a journey and I am grateful!!
that God rather restore than destroy and that all the things that happen to me work for me good and His glory even when it doesn't feel like it!
Patient and reassuring. When I feel doubt and anxiety start to creep in and I want to take things into my own hands; I can then feel those two attributes of God. I think him over and OVER again for being who He is❤🙏🏽
God is so patient , so kind, so loving, so faithful!! This video was right on time for me! ❤️❤️🙌🏾✨✨🙏🏽 Thank you sis! May God continue to Bless You!! ❤️✨
The LORD’S humility always astounds me! Therefore, I know I can do the same for our relationship to grow and sustain with fluidity and faithfulness. Through Him I am able to be steadfast in his word with his pure security surrounding me. Thank you LORD! ❤
The longer I walk with Jesus, the more I’m patient with what may look like a delay from God. Now I don’t simply pray for a change but for strength and patience to go through. Thanks Melody for this video 💛
You make these videos and God leads us to them so we know.. me included and so many others saying this was right on time
As usual sister Melody your videos are aligned with what God is saying to me. Continue to stay aligned with His spirit sis. These are direct messages for so many of us!! It’s so cool and supernatural. Bless you and your family! ❤️
Thank you so much Melody
I read the chapter in my devotion this morning and this part stood out for me and an answer to the question in my heart.
For me,it’s God’s faithfulness and that he’s always on my side no matter the circumstance.
God’s timing is the best timing 💜🙏🏾
God know everything ❤
He is a faithful God, our ever present help in time of need.
I serve a on time God!!! He is always faithful. This video was right on time…. Waiting to hear back about a job and I’m tempted to call but I really want to wait in His timing for a divine assignment. Consider praying (with us) before you start the study. Blessings
God is an INTIMATE being- He knows me so well and uses His wisdom to develop me, so I can love myself as much as He loves me. ❤🙌 That's my #Dad #Savior #Friend