When we find ourselves in this place, we are faced with a significant decision. Do we doubt God’s goodness and faithfulness and stop praying and trusting as a result, or do we persevere with courage and deep faith, trusting that he is good and will never abandon his people or his promises. When faced with this decision, the psalmist prays a profound prayer that each of us can pray as well. “At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of your steadfast love, answer me.”
This prayer acknowledges God’s timing is perfect and isn’t always aligned with our preferred timetable. It acknowledges that in God there is a great abundance of steadfast love. His posture towards us is goodness, faithfulness and love. And if this is true, we have faith that God hears and answers our prayers.
