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God’s Time, Not Mine: Trusting the Process When You Feel Behind

Jaime McFaden

In this episode, we're diving deep into a struggle so many of us face but rarely talk about — feeling like we’re behind in life. Whether it’s watching others hit milestones faster than us or wondering why our prayers haven't been answered yet, it’s easy to fall into the trap of comparison and impatience.

But here's the truth: God’s timing is not just different — it’s perfect. Today, we’re exploring how to stop measuring our lives against someone else’s highlight reel and start leaning into the truth that God’s plan is right on schedule — even when it doesn’t look like it.

🗣️ In This Episode:

  • The pressure to “keep up” in a world obsessed with timelines
  • Why comparison is a thief — of joy, peace, and perspective
  • Biblical examples of people who waited (and waited!)
  • Signs that you might be measuring your worth by worldly standards
  • Encouragement for the season you’re in right now
  • Practical steps to stop spiraling and start trusting

🧠 Key Scriptures:

  • Ecclesiastes 3:11 – “He has made everything beautiful in its time…”
  • Habakkuk 2:3 – “Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.”
  • Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not become weary in doing good…”
  • Psalm 27:14 – “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart…”

💡 Takeaways:

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  • God doesn’t work on your deadline. He works for your good and His glory.