Delays are for the Glory of God

Today, I felt led to step forward for prayer in church. When the elder asked about my prayer request, I found myself saying, “Please pray for me against delays.” It’s something I’ve been carrying deeply—that in many areas of my life, there have been delays.

As I stood there in prayer, I was suddenly reminded of a vision God gave me 15 years ago—to begin writing for Him. I remember starting a story, pouring my heart into it, but never bringing it to completion. Life unfolded with many personal challenges, and in that season, I simply didn’t have the strength to continue.

Yet in that moment, it became clear to me—perhaps what I once saw as delay was not denial, but preparation.

The elder prayed over me and released a powerful blessing—that every delay in my life is not in vain, but will be for the glory of God.

Today, I choose to believe that every unfinished chapter, every pause, and every waiting season is being woven into a greater story—His story, through my life.

I wanted to explore the Bible on a few stories that I have across delays. Below are a few delays that I found.

• Abraham and Sarah (Genesis): Waited many years for the promise of a son (Isaac).
• David (1 & 2 Samuel): Waited roughly 13–15 years between being anointed king and taking the throne.
• Joseph (Genesis): Experienced a prolonged delay in Egypt, involving slavery and prison, before fulfilling his dream.
• The Israelites (Numbers): Faced a 40-year delay entering the Promised Land due to disobedience and fear.
• Lazarus (John 11): Jesus delayed in going to heal Lazarus, resulting in a greater miracle—his resurrection.

All these stories recorded in the Scripture reminded me that indeed every delay is for the Glory of God.

Before leaving for church today, I noticed the iPad that had been given to me—and with it, the first book I had ever started writing. In that moment, something stirred deeply within my heart. There was a quiet cry as I prayed, asking God to resurrect this dream. Yet, if I’m honest, I’m still unsure of how to move forward.

After the service, the invited guest speaker, Pastor David Storer, led a ministry prayer session. I stepped forward once again, this time asking for prayer over the vision that had been placed in my heart—for the desire and strength to complete what was once started.

He prayed over me, releasing an anointing and speaking life into the vision I have been carrying for so many years.

I felt prompted to write this down today—believing that one day, when I look back, I will remember this moment… and recognise it as the turning point where God began to breathe life back into a dream I thought had long been delayed.

I made a quiet decision within my heart—to continue seeking God and to allow Him to transform me from the inside out. I asked the Holy Spirit to guide me, to lead me step by step, even in the unknown.

And in the stillness of that moment, I recognised my deepest desire—that my life would be for His glory alone.