He Makes All Things Beautiful in His Time

Trusting God’s Timing in Hard Times

Have you ever wondered why some prayers seem delayed? Why God doesn’t always move when we expect Him to?
This true story reminds us that even when life feels unfair, God makes all things beautiful in His time.

1. The Quiet Strength Next Door

It was a Wednesday night after work. I had barely dropped my bag when a loud scream pierced through the quiet. I froze – unsure whether to run or hide. A few seconds later, I recognized the voice. It was my neighbour.

It wasn’t the first time I’d heard her scream, but this one sounded different.

I’d known her for about a year. Beyond our “hello, how are you?” moments, I mostly kept to myself. Yet I admired her calm spirit, humility, and peaceful aura – the kind of grace that draws people quietly.

One night, during a long NEPA blackout, I saw her around 1:00 a.m. carrying one of her children, rushing with another neighbour to the hospital. That night, I learned her story.

She was a mother of two children living with sickle cell anaemia. Life had stripped her of much – her banking job, her small business, and even her husband, who should have shared the burden.

And yet, she stood firm in faith.

2. Behind the Smile: A Story of Pain and Faith

She once told me that people advised her to end her children’s suffering through “mercy death.” But she refused. She said, “I’d rather hold onto God’s mercy than give up on life.”

That moment changed my view of faith.

Her strength wasn’t loud. It was anchored. Her hope wasn’t naive, it was spiritual courage.

3. The Temptation of “Good Advice”

Let me pause a little here.
Be careful with “good advice” from people who don’t know your story. Not all wisdom comes from God.

Remember the young prophet in the Bible who listened to the old prophet and lost his life. Sometimes, disobedience to God looks like harmless advice from others.

Someone once asked me, “Why would she marry a carrier in this age?” Maybe they had a point but your past choices do not define you. God’s mercy does.

Never let anyone give you an identity Christ has not given you.

4. Childlike Faith that Moves Mountains

Some weeks ago, her younger child had another crisis. The child asked, “Can God heal us?”
The older one said, “Yes.”
“Then why hasn’t He healed us yet?” she asked again.
And with quiet assurance, the older one replied, “He makes all things beautiful in His time.”

That simple faith became a turning point.

Whenever they weren’t in the hospital, the children would gather others in the compound for fellowship – singing, praying, and laughing together. Their joy was contagious.

5. When Heaven Intervenes: The Miracle at the Dunamis Crusade

Then came the Dunamis International crusade a few weeks ago. That night, something extraordinary happened.

God visited not one, but both children.
Their genotypes changed — from SS to AS.

Yes, you read that right. SS to AS.
I’m still in awe.

Through all her pain, this woman carried herself with grace and unwavering faith. And I believe that even if the miracle hadn’t come, her trust in God would have remained unshaken.

6. Redemption Above All

We thank God for physical healing, but there’s a greater miracle – redemption.

Whether SS, AS, or AA, the greatest testimony remains this: We have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus.

May He keep us from falling, no matter the noise and unbelief around us.
And like our Master, may we boldly say:

“The prince of this world came, and he has nothing in me.”

What “He Makes All Things Beautiful in His Time” Really Means

God’s timing may not align with ours, but it is always perfect.
When you feel forgotten or delayed, remember this story – a mother’s tears turned to testimony, her pain turned to praise.

He hasn’t forgotten you either.

He’s still making all things beautiful — in His time.