With so many instantaneous forms of communication today, people get impatient waiting for a reply. Sometimes we feel that God has let us down, because He does not provide an immediate answer to our prayers. Often our attitude becomes, “answer me quickly, Lord; my spirit fails” (Psalm 143:7). However, waiting for the Lord can transform us into a people of growing faith. King David spent many years waiting to be crowned king and fleeing from Saul’s wrath. David wrote, “Wait for the Lord: be strong and take heart” (Psalm 27:14). David grew into a man after God’s heart, by waiting on the Lord. When we become frustrated about waiting for answers to prayers, it is good to remember that God is interested in developing our faith and perseverance in our character. Let us learn to wait on the Lord! –Psalm 40:1