One of the verses that has guided me over these past few years is:
“When the time is right, I, the LORD, will make it happen.” — Isaiah 60:22
That verse has become more than just a Bible verse to me. It has become a quiet anchor. A reminder that God is not late. God is not confused. God is not surprised by the turns in our lives.
There are seasons when we do not understand what He is doing. There are moments when life changes faster than we expected. Family changes. Health changes. Loved ones move. Grandchildren grow up. Doors close. New doors open. And sometimes we look back and realize that God was arranging things long before we could see it.
That is why Proverbs 3:5–6 has meant so much to me:
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” — Proverbs 3:5–6, ESV
These verses do not promise that we will understand everything as it happens. They call us to trust the One who does.
God’s Timing Is Not Ours to Control
In today’s rapidly changing world, it can be daunting to navigate an unknown future. But I find great comfort in knowing that God sees what I cannot see. He knows the needs of our children. He knows the path of our grandchildren. He knows the burdens we carry quietly in prayer.
Sometimes we want answers right away. We want everything settled, explained, and made clear. But faith often means walking forward while still trusting that God is guiding the road beneath our feet.
“When the time is right, I the Lord will make it happen.”
That is not passive resignation. It is active trust.
It means we keep praying. We keep loving. We keep serving. We keep encouraging. We keep showing up. And we leave the results, the timing, and the future in God’s hands.
God Remembers Our Prayers
One of the most encouraging thoughts I have come across is from James Banks in Bless the Lord, O My Soul from Our Daily Bread:
“God’s memory is perfect. He is able to remember our prayers not only for years but also for generations beyond our lifetime. He never forgets them and may move in response long after we first brought our requests to Him.”
That is a powerful thought.
God remembers our prayers.
The prayers Naomi prayed. The prayers I have prayed. The prayers parents and grandparents prayed before us. The prayers we may never see fully answered in our lifetime. Just returned from SLO San Luis Obispo. Cal Poly. Grandson Langdon graduation. I know that Naomi for sure prayed for him and all our grandchildren everyday…and I did too, but probably missed some days…Naomi didn’t. That much I am am certain.
God does not forget them.
That gives me hope for my children and grandchildren. It reminds me that our prayers may continue bearing fruit long after we are gone. We may plant seeds of faith, encouragement, and hope that God waters in His own time.
A Legacy of Faith and Hope
As we move through life, we should not forget the profound impact our prayers, words, and intentions can have — not just for ourselves, but for the generations that follow.
Our children and grandchildren hold the potential to change the world for eternity. They may walk through doors we never imagined. They may be used by God in ways we will not fully see. But our prayers matter. Our example matters. Our faithfulness matters.
Before you leave today, I encourage you to take a moment and reflect on your own legacy.
What seeds of faith are you planting?
What prayers are you entrusting to God?
What words of blessing are you speaking over those who will follow?
A Blessing for the Journey
May this ancient blessing be our prayer for our families, our children, our grandchildren, and all those God places in our lives:
“The LORD bless you and keep you;
the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;
the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” — Numbers 6:24–26, NIV
Let’s do the same.
Naomi Dassow. About her life.
