God's Perfect Timing

We just finished moving our elderly uncle from one assisted living facility to another. We knew about a year ago that this time would come. So, we’d been seeking a room for him at a large facility in town, the same one where my mom-in-law resides.

 

However, that facility has a waiting list. And even though my uncle was high up on that list, there were issues keeping him from being next. As the months passed, our time to get him moved, due to financial reasons, was getting shorter and shorter. It was beginning to be difficult to stay in “trust.”

 

We’ve always been taught that God’s timing is perfect, that He knows and understands what we don’t. As a visiting pastor to my church a few weeks ago reminded us, when we don’t wait, we often do impulsive things that can get us into trouble. Can you attest to that?

 

So we kept waiting and praying. A few weeks ago, we were still getting no closer to moving my uncle to this large facility. My husband said we may have to have him live with us. But that would mean major renovations to our home in order to accommodate his needs that we had no finances for. And, though it may sound silly, I was afraid for my cats should my uncle move in with us. He is not always the best driver of his electric chair. My husband thought we should just go ahead and plan on him moving in with us. I decided having others also pray would be better.

 

Then, I called the Department of Social and Health services AND got an immediate answer. I called this smaller facility, and was told they had an opening AND they were having a discounted rent special beginning this month for four months. Hmm.

 

We took a look at the facility. It was perfect! A larger studio than the other, just right for him. The facility itself was easy to find for his family visitors yet was tucked up next to a green space that just gave the whole place a sense of quiet and peace.

 

From the first contact to moving my uncle in, less than a week transpired. He is adjusting well in spite of his slight dementia.

 

Could I venture to say again, it is perfect.

 

God’s timing is perfect.

 

Moms, if you are in the waiting zone, keep praying and keep waiting. Let God do the work behind the scenes to make the end result perfect.

 

The Lord is good to those who wait hopefully and expectantly for Him,

to those who seek Him [inquire of and for Him and require Him by right of necessity and on the authority of God’s word].

Lamentations 3:25 (AMPC)