2 Peter 3:9 (KJV)
“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”
We live in a world that moves quickly. If the answer doesn't come now, we assume it's not coming at all. We get frustrated, anxious, even doubtful. We question things like does God even hear, see, or care about us?
But the truth is God’s timing is never slow. It’s never random. It’s never punishment. It’s perfect. Even when it doesn’t feel like it. Even when we don’t understand it. We struggle with God’s timing because we’re more focused on our own desires than God’s heart.
We want answers now. Relief now. Blessings now. But if we got what we wanted when we wanted, we would miss what He’s truly trying to give us which is more of Himself.
God is not working on your schedule, he's working on your soul.
We get impatient with God, but He never grows impatient with us.
When we turn our backs, doubt His goodness, question His plan, He doesn’t turn away. He leans in closer.
While we get frustrated, God waits with grace. Not only is He patient in giving us answers, He’s patient in how we treat Him too. We lose our patience with God, but He never loses His love for us. When was the last time you paused to think about what God desires?
Not just what He can do for you. Not just the breakthrough you’re praying for. But His heart. God never says no.
He never rejects, he redirects.
If he's delaying something or someone in your life, it's not punishment but protection.
Because God knows what's best, we can trust him and know that what's coming later is worth it. Amen
Sorry guys,
I'm traveling and won't be able to do a bible study this week but not to stress, I will do a makeup session for it soon.
Thank you guys for understanding, please catch up on the previous bible classes. Love you all!
I explain how intrusive thoughts are lies from the enemy and how to overcome them by trusting God’s Word. I share personal stories, showing that true peace comes through grace, not self-effort.
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Timestamps:
00:43 – Does Johnny Chang still get sinful cravings?
02:34 – Can Pastors make mistakes or mess up?
07:12 – What are Intrusive thoughts and how does it impact us?
11:23 – The tragic story of a Korean mother’s intrusive thoughts
15:46 – Human minds wired for survival, not peace or rest
20:00 – Why we trust God's plan instead of living in fear
24:42 – Johnny Chang trusting Satan's thoughts at 12 years old
26:24 – Three ways Satan attacks: possession, suggestion, or accusation 31:39 – Why do you feel empty inside?
35:01 – The story of relationship cheating due to intrusive thoughts 37:47 – How do you overcome intrusive shameful thoughts from the past? 40:15 – How did Jesus deal with intrusive thoughts?
41:40 – Should you believe any of your intrusive thoughts?
44:30 – Lustful thought during prayer proves enemy’s spiritual attack 49:40 – Temptations thoughts are harmless until you agree with them 51:50 – What part does intrusive thoughts play in addiction?
54:46 – Study shows isolated addicts recover through healing community
57:55 – Johnny’s stealing from Toys R us
59:30 – God speaks through scripture; He never hijacks your mind 01:02:01 – Johnny Chang explains how God speaks to us through scripture
01:03:39 – Why would God create a chaotic world?
01:05:34 – Expectations can ruin your perception of blessings
01:07:00 – Johnny Chang says his chaos was necessary to find peace 01:10:47 – Audience Q&A begins; Discord community asks tough spiritual questions
01:11:00 – How to reach loved ones battling dark, hopeless thoughts 01:13:30 – When does intrusive thought cross into actual sinful action? 01:15:00 – How to battling false-memory OCD?
01:17:33 – What’s an intrusive thought most people wouldn’t consider intrusive?
01:20:00 – What if we don’t know enough of the word yet to combat intrusive thoughts?
01:22:10 – Closing out prayer from Johnny Chang
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