Opening Thought:
Sometimes God closes a door, and we assume it’s locked forever.
But what if He’s not saying no…
He’s just saying, “Not yet.”
The Frustration of Silence
You prayed.
You fasted.
You believed.
But the job didn’t come.
The healing didn’t happen.
The relationship fell apart.
And in that silence, you assumed the worst:
“God said no.”
❓ So… What’s the Difference?
A “No” means:
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That’s not part of God’s will for your life.
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It may harm you more than help you.
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God is protecting you from something you can’t see.
A “Not Yet” means:
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It’s part of His plan — just not on your schedule.
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You’re still in preparation mode.
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He’s working behind the scenes in ways you can’t yet understand.
The problem?
They feel the same in the moment.
Delayed answers hurt just as much as denied ones.
️ Timing Is Everything
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1
God isn’t just interested in what He gives — He cares deeply about when He gives it.
Imagine receiving a blessing too soon:
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A promotion you’re not ready for
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A relationship you haven’t matured enough to steward
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A platform without the character to sustain it
Sometimes “Not Yet” is God’s mercy — not His denial.
Biblical Reminders
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Abraham & Sarah waited decades for their promised child.
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Joseph was shown a vision — but endured betrayal, slavery, and prison before it came true.
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Jesus waited 30 years before starting His 3-year ministry.
God’s delays are not His denials.
He’s not punishing you — He’s preparing you.
How To Tell the Difference
You may never know in the moment whether it’s a No or a Not Yet — but here are signs to look for:
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Doors close gently, not violently.
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You feel peace, not panic.
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God removes what’s not aligned — and refines what is.
EN 
DE