Thinking about all the time I wasted used to eat me up inside. The wrong relationships. The jobs that didn’t appreciate me. The detours that felt like dead ends. I would sit back and wonder how much further I’d be if I had just made better choices. It felt like I had lost years I could never get back.
But I was wrong.
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God has a way of restoring what we think is lost. He can take what feels like wasted time and use it for something greater. Nothing is ever truly wasted when He is involved.
What Feels Like a Setback Is Really a Setup
The world makes people believe they are always running out of time. If success doesn’t come fast enough, it’s easy to feel like a failure. If marriage, kids, or financial stability take longer than expected, doubt creeps in. But time doesn’t work the way we think it does.
God doesn’t operate on human schedules. What looks like a delay is often preparation. Every struggle, every so-called mistake, every unexpected turn plays a part in shaping the person He is calling you to be.
The Lessons Hidden in the Waiting
Nothing you have been through is for nothing. Even the seasons that felt pointless had a purpose. The pain, the frustration, and the setbacks all served as lessons.
Some doors needed to stay closed. Some people needed to walk away. Some plans had to fall apart so better ones could come together.
If everything had worked out when you wanted, you might not have been ready for it. The person you were back then could not handle what God is about to do now.
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How God Restores Time
God is not limited by time, the way people are. What seems impossible can change in an instant.
People struggle for years, then one opportunity shifts everything. Promotions happen out of nowhere. Relationships come when least expected. Doors open without warning. That is the power of restoration.
God can take years of pain and turn them into a testimony. He can accelerate growth in ways that don’t make sense. He can give back what was lost in a way that makes it clear He was in control the whole time.
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Trusting God’s Timing
Feeling like time is running out is exhausting. Looking around and seeing others moving forward makes it worse. But comparison will steal peace if it’s not stopped.
Nobody else’s journey has anything to do with what God has planned for you. What is meant for you cannot be taken, rushed, or missed.
God is not making you wait to punish you. He is making sure that when the blessing comes, you can handle it.
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Moving Forward Without Regret
If life is still happening, that means God is not finished yet.
Looking back with regret changes nothing. Looking forward with faith changes everything. Every lesson, every hardship, and every moment of doubt made you stronger. That strength is what will carry you into what comes next.
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There is no such thing as wasted time when God is involved. He is a restorer. He knows how to take what was lost and bring it back in a way that is even better than before.
It’s time to move forward, knowing that nothing was wasted and that the best is still ahead.
