THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 19TH NOVEMBER 2025, WEDNESDAY MESSAGE
The Appropriate Time
Farlin Vanessa De Los Santos Mejía (Dominican Republic)
Today’s Reading
Psalm 40:1-5
I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. – Psalm 40:1 (NRSVUE)
In my country, it is common to see drivers constantly change lanes to get ahead of others, trying to reach their destination a bit quicker. Sometimes, though, after changing lanes it seems that the drivers in the other lane are moving ahead a bit faster. That can be frustrating! I have learned not to get upset when I see drivers in the other lane move ahead of me. I have seen how those in the slower lane eventually catch up to drivers who raced ahead.
This example can also help us not to despair when it feels like our plans are not moving quickly enough or in the direction we imagined. We do not know the wonder of God’s plans or timing; it is in God’s hands. What we can do is keep to our own pace and do our part in God’s kingdom without worrying about those who move at a different pace. God will always be by our side.
Thought for the Day
“For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven” (Ecc. 3:1).
Prayer Focus
Motorists on long commutes
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Today’s Prayer
Divine ruler of time and space, help us trust that at the appropriate time your plans and promises for us will be fulfilled. As Jesus taught us, we pray, “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. Give us day by day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil” (Luke 11:2-4, KJV). Amen.
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