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In His Time

August 29, 2016 By Gindi Vincent 10 Comments

histimeI remember a song from my small town church years ago which repeated the refrain, “In His time, in His time…”  I didn’t realize at the ripe old age of 12 what it meant to wait for His time.

Last week, a magazine published a kind article about me and my blog as well as how I speak and write in addition to practicing law.  The words of that song flashed in neon across my mind as I stood reading the article.  You see, I’d reached out to that same magazine in 2013 as my book was about to release hoping they’d write a review of the book.  Thanks, but no thanks, I heard back.  We plan our articles a year in advance.  We’ll make a note in our files about the book.

And that was that.

Until this past year when one of the editors booked me to speak at an event she was organizing. Afterward, she suggested the magazine profile me.  This was far more than I could have asked or imagined, three years ago this month. The article featured so much more about who I am and why I write.

My original God’s timing story is the one of our years of infertility.  Little did we know at the time that God was saving us from heartache. A tumor had taken up residence in my uterus which would have crushed any embryo who attached.  I could never have asked or imagined a tumor would be removed, and the very next year, to the month of the tumor removal, we welcomed the triplets into our home.

It’s happened over and over again I’m certain, but I’m recognizing it all the time now.  These past two years are a series of examples of His timing.  From the small to the large. From professional miracles to events in my family.

The summer of my book release, I tried and tried to find speaking engagements.  Every request I made went unreturned or uninterested.  When I stopped, He started.  Every single speaking engagement I have accepted, over 20 in each 2014 and 2015, came through no work or connection of my own.  I will get a random call, email, or LinkedIn request.  Each God-selected and God-timed.

This year, God helped me move from a season of accepting requests out of a fear of scarcity (if I say no, I’ll never be asked again) to making decisions confident in His security and provision (if I say no, He keeps providing, and if the requests dry up, I’m okay with what He has next).

His timing.

He works things out, down to the smallest detail, but only In His Time.

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He works things out, down to the smallest detail, but only In His Time. 

Just last month, my faith was tested yet again.  (One of my dreaming sisters says each test we pass takes us to new level in our faith and the tests only become more challenging.)  I had been assigned a work trip in a remote destination for a week.  I didn’t mind the trip, but it was moved to the week before the triplets seventh birthday.  If flights and weather cooperated, I would arrive Friday night hours before little bit’s birthday party on Saturday and the boys birthday party (at home) on Sunday.  I prayed and quoted scripture and said I had the faith of a mustard seed. Surely He could change Air Canada’s travel policy so I wouldn’t have to go.

Nothing. I gave up. Moved forward as if I would go on the trip and trust His hand to get me home in time.  That week, He sat me next to the very two people who put someone else on the trip and enabled me to cancel my trip.

His timing.

I can see Him weaving purpose in every setback and failure and delay now.

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From breaking up to losing a job to moving to a new city to infertility to self-doubt and insecurity, I can see Him weaving purpose in every setback and failure and delay now.

I did not see it then.

But I see it now.

And I just pray, every day, He will keep my eyes on today.  I pray He will keep me from seeing what is to come.  I pray He will allow my future to stay unknown (a particularly painful prayer for a control freak). He has shown me over and over when I take my hands off the wheel, He steers me in the best direction.  I may encounter delays, storms, and darkness, but when I arrive safely to shore, in His time, it’s always worth the wait.

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to Him be the glory for ever and ever. Ephesians 3:20

Shared by: Gindi Vincent

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About Gindi Vincent

Gindi Vincent dreamed dreams as far back as she can remember. Today, her life resembles nothing of her childhood visions of serving in Africa, but God has allowed her to serve in an entirely different space. She is an attorney for a global energy company, mama to four-year-old triplets, and wife to a farmer/restaurateur hunk. She has experienced storms that knocked her dreams off course, but God charted a course that’s taken her beyond what she could ask or imagine. Gindi authors a daily blog for working women of faith at Gindi's, offers random musings, and released her first book, Learning to Lead, in 2013.

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  1. AvatarNichole says

    August 29, 2016 at 12:26 pm

    This is so encouraging. Thank you!!! And yay!!!!

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    • AvatarGindi Vincent says

      September 1, 2016 at 7:43 pm

      Thank you Nichole.

      Reply
  2. AvatarLaura fagan says

    August 29, 2016 at 1:13 pm

    I so needed to hear this today. I have been going through health problems for years now. Thyroid problems. it seems just when I think things will get better they go backwards. It is also a huge financial drain. Doctors, test and meds. It can make it hard to trust and see Gods plan and timing at times even though I know he is in control and I do trust him. Thank you so much for sharing this. I really believe God is trying to teach me he is control and to let it go.

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    • AvatarGindi Vincent says

      September 1, 2016 at 7:43 pm

      Oh that is so hard Laura – I’m so sorry. It doesn’t make it any easier when you are going through the hard, but you will get to the other side. Praying for provision and healing.

      Reply
  3. AvatarCreated Well says

    August 30, 2016 at 4:25 am

    Pregnant, uncomfortable, and can’t get back to sleep after two middle-of-the-night potty breaks…was tired of laying here and looked at my phone. In this time of major change, some financial planning difficulties, and tons of questions, fears, and doubts, oh how I need this. Being up in the middle of the night, even when all you want to do is sleep, can be a recipe for mind racing. I need to be reminded that He really does have us(me) securely in the palm of His hand, and He will perfect that which concerns me. Thank you for sharing your story!

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    • AvatarGindi Vincent says

      September 1, 2016 at 7:42 pm

      Oh have I been there – praying you find peace in the middle of the night and are reminded He has a specific purpose for you.

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  4. AvatarStacey Wilson says

    August 30, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    Such wonderful encouragement as I too am waiting on His time and not mine!! Thank you for sharing!!
    Blessings,
    Stacey

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    • AvatarGindi Vincent says

      September 1, 2016 at 7:42 pm

      Thank you Stacey, it can be hard so hang in there.

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  5. AvatarMarianne says

    September 1, 2016 at 4:50 am

    Thank you for your timely words. I too am waiting on His clock not mine!

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    • AvatarGindi Vincent says

      September 1, 2016 at 7:41 pm

      It’s hard Marianne, but always worth it in the end!

      Reply

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