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You're Late Again, Lord! The Impatient Woman's Guide to God's Timing

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Who hasn't had to wait for something they wanted -- a house to sell, a better job, a spouse, a wayward child to return? This book is one you won't want to put down because it is so on target for each of us. In her delightful writing style, Karon Goodman teaches the reader how to stop begging, pleading and demanding that God adjust life to her own timing, and learn to find purposes, direction, closeness to the Lord, and, yes, even enjoyment in the wait. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who's ever felt like they've been stuck in a 'waiting room.'

If you have been on earth long enough, your patience has been or will eventually be tested. Not only tested one time, but numerous times. The waiting period from trial to trial at times seem unfair and unbearable. Karon Phillips Goodman shares some profound insights with those of us who have difficult "waiting room" moments.

What do you do during the wait? Do you pout, complain and throw yourself a pity party? Maybe you try plan after plan only to see each one fail?

Karon proposes the idea of waiting "purposely". During our wait it is not God's desire for us to suffer needlessly, but to draw closer to Him. Karon humoruously shares her personal experiences as she learns how to wait purposely. She lets the reader know it is not an easy task, but the benefits are enormous as we choose to let the Holy Spirit guide us to the next level of our Christian walk.

This is a small book, but it's packed with an abundance of wisdom! Guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and give you a new outlook the next time your patience is put to the test.

--- reviewed by Tyora Moody for Christian Bookshelf

If you ever think that God is being quiet and not answering you in your distress, you need to read this book! In it, you will find the answers that you are seeking. Karon Phillips Goodman has a unique way of touching your spirit and your heart in this book on getting through the waiting periods God brings into your life. You will be inspired, encouraged and most of all, at peace...

This book is a terrific read! I picked it up and had difficulty putting it down. Karon Goodman is right on with her sense of humor and advice on how to spend your time while in God's "waiting room". Patience is not a strong point for me and I'll be darned if Goodman didn't describe me to a "T" while speaking of herself! Definitely a must read for those Thomas' out there!!

I ran across this book at an airport and could not put it down during the flight. I felt that God was talking to me personally through Karon and helping me navigate my life's issues. Written in an easy style, almost with a recipe-book format to handle the toughest parts of your life with God's help...this book is a must-have for those who are going through troubling times in their lives and are questioning their spiritual relationship with God. I highly recommend the book for anyone looking to not only ease their problems but also looking to build a deeper relationship with God.

I bought this book at an airport and put it down while vacationing in NYC one weekend. Upon returning home, I picked it up again & can't put it down. I've since broken out the highlighter & I find myself going back to those pages when I need to. Not only does this book minister to the impatient person, it ministers to the one who is going through a divorce, as with my case. God's timing is not always our own. This book helped me understand that God never leaves us in any circumstance. He's there the whole time, waiting on us to trust in Him. I've drawn closer to the Lord with the help of this book. Karon Phillips Goodman's writing is funny and understandable.

I THINK THIS IS THE BEST BOOK, I STARTED READING AND KNEW THEY WROTE IT FOR ME. HAS HELPED ME SO MUCH. IT IS FUNNY, BUT TELLS YOU WHAT YOU NEED TO DO. IT IS A GREAT BOOK.

I've been reading a little of this book each day all summer, then praying and enjoying the day through the view I got from my morning reading. It has really helped me get closer to God. It has helped me get to know who I am better and how to serve God better. It is an amazing book! I love the concept of "purposeful waiting!" Who wants to sit around doing nothing!!! It helped me realized what a GIFT my wait time for people is and how I can put it to use. Wow!

I can't express the gratitude I feel toward Karon, for expressing exactly how I've felt about going through "the wait" for so long. She hits the nail on the head with every single paragraph of this book. How does she do that? I found myself wanting to read it over and over, and truly contemplating the questions at the end of each chapter. Amazingly, the same answers kept coming up for me, so I truly got clear on what I had to do. Thank you, Karon, and thank you Lord for using her to help me! A MUST HAVE!!!

I really enjoyed this book. The author was refreshingly frank and backed up her points with scripture. I would highly recommend this book.