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There are so many times when I will pray for something, then pray some more, then pray some more, and never get a response. Either that or I get a response that was far different from what I was anticipating. I know many of you can relate. We even jump to conclusions and make excuses for why God does what He does.

I think that's a dangerous thing.

In the book of Habakkuk, he hadn't heard from God in a while, and he was getting upset. When God did show up it was far different than what Habakkuk could have imagined. It sucked for his people actually. He found out that their enemies would eventually destroy them. Bummer.

Question after question arises, and the Lord becomes silent again.

The next part is crucial. Habakkuk sits and waits. Listening for God. Praying that He will respond. He doesn't, but it's in that place of silence and prayer that Habakkuk realizes he is part of something far bigger. Something God sized. Where even the things that don't make sense still happen on purpose in regards to the big picture.

It's in the waiting, listening, and praying that Habakkuk comes to acceptance of his position and where humility kicks in.

It's in the waiting that refines your patience.

It's in the listening that refines your ear to hear what needs to be heard.

It's in the praying that refines your character and builds your relationship with God.

It's in the times of frustration with God that learning this is most important.

What prayers are you waiting for God to respond about? What has Habakkuk taught you about the waiting process?