Trust the Timing, Not just the Promise

May 6, 2026    Stanton Petersen

Have you ever decided to "help God out" because He wasn't moving fast enough for your liking? We all have an instinct to take matters into our own hands. When we want something, even a good, God-ordained something, we often adopt the mindset that the ends justify the means. We bend the truth, we force the issue, or we manipulate the circumstances, all under the guise of securing a blessing. But what happens when we try to force God's holy promises through unholy means? Today, we are looking at the painful fallout of trying to grab the steering wheel from God.