Let’s be real for a second, sometimes life feels like one long, impossible test. And if you’re anything like me (or most millennials trying to adult in 2025), you want the answers yesterday. You want the promotion, the relationship, the clarity, the big move, the glow-up… now. But here’s the truth: God doesn’t work on our timeline. He works on His. And sometimes, that means we’re going to have to trust the test even when it looks nothing like we expected.
What Does It Mean to Trust the Test and God’s Timing?
Trusting the test means embracing the challenges that life throws your way as intentional lessons, even when they feel unfair or confusing. God’s timing is the idea that everything unfolds according to a plan bigger than ours, and rushing it or trying to force outcomes often leads to frustration, burnout, and missed lessons.
In other words: just because it’s hard, doesn’t mean it’s wrong. And just because it’s taking longer than you planned, doesn’t mean it’s not coming.
Relatable Examples
- Career Setbacks: You applied for that dream job, did all the interviews, and still didn’t get it. At first, it feels like failure but, what if this was a test in patience, resilience, or skill-building? Maybe God is redirecting you to something bigger.
- Relationship Delays: You’ve been waiting on love, putting yourself out there, and still nothing seems to click. The test? Learning self-worth, boundaries, and timing before stepping into the relationship God has for you.
- Financial Trials: Maybe the money hasn’t come yet, bills are piling, and you’re questioning your hustle. That test might be teaching discipline, gratitude, and perseverance.
Notice a pattern? The tests often don’t look like tests. They feel like delays, detours, or disappointments, but they’re actually opportunities to prepare you for what’s next.
Why Passing the Test Matters
It’s easy to get discouraged when life doesn’t go your way. We want fast results, instant validation, and immediate success. But the truth is, the purpose of the test isn’t just to challenge you, it’s to strengthen you.
God is shaping your patience, your faith, your discernment, and your resilience. And when the timing is right, all the pieces will line up because you’ll be ready for them. Not before, not after, but exactly when you’re supposed to be.
How to Trust the Test and God’s Timing
- Shift Your Mindset: Instead of seeing challenges as roadblocks, view them as lessons in preparation. Every delay or struggle is a stepping stone.
- Focus on the Growth: Ask yourself, “What am I learning right now? How is this shaping me for what’s next?” Often, the lesson is more valuable than the outcome.
- Practice Patience: Easier said than done, I know. But learning to wait without losing hope is a key part of passing the test. Celebrate small wins, trust your journey, and remember that divine timing is always precise.
Not all tests look familiar. Not all tests look like we want them to. Some of them are messy, confusing, or downright uncomfortable. But here’s the thing: God designed each one to prepare us for the next chapter. Trust the process, trust the test, and most importantly, trust His timing.
You don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t have to force the door open. You just have to show up, do the work, and keep the faith.
This week, remind yourself: God is getting me to where I need to be, on His timing, not mine, and I can trust that it’s exactly right.
