Did you know there’s a famous song that uses words straight from the Bible? It’s called “Turn! Turn! Turn!” and it was a big hit way back in the 1960s. The words come from Ecclesiastes 3, which was written by King Solomon about 3,000 years ago! Now THAT’S old!

Solomon wrote that there’s “a time for every purpose under heaven.” He listed all kinds of times: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to laugh and a time to cry, a time to keep things and a time to throw things away. His point was that everything happens at the right time according to God’s plan!

But sometimes we get really impatient. Maybe you’re waiting for your birthday or for summer vacation or for Christmas. Waiting is hard! But God’s timing is always perfect, even when we don’t understand it.

Maybe you’ve been praying for something for a long time, and it hasn’t happened yet. Maybe you want a new friend or you want your grandparent to get better or you want your family situation to improve. Don’t give up! God hears your prayers, and He has a perfect time for everything!

Take Action: Think about something you’ve been waiting for. Instead of getting frustrated, try thanking God that He has perfect timing! You could pray, “God, I’m waiting for [whatever you’re waiting for], but I trust that You know the perfect time for it to happen. Help me be patient!” Then every time you think about what you’re waiting for, thank God for His perfect timing. It might be hard at first, but trusting God’s timing will help you have peace!