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Not Now Doesn't Mean Never
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Jul 29, 2026 updated
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Marvin Sapp's 'Not Now Doesn't Mean Never' encourages believers to trust God's timing when prayers seem unanswered. The song acknowledges the pain of waiting, crying, and holding onto faith amid unfulfilled dreams. Sapp draws from personal experience to remind listeners that God knows what is best and that patience will bring a change. He references the biblical promise that weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. The message is one of hope and perseverance, urging faith that a delay is not a denial.
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I know there are some things you want, some things you need
Some things you've been waiting for
Some prayers you prayed, sacrifices you made
And you're wondering how much more
Listen let me tell you
I've been there a time or two
But what I found out on this journey
God knows what's best for you
[Chorus:]
If it's not now, it doesn't mean never
It only means there's aa time and place that's so much better
If you learn to be patient, your change will come
Just know that right now doesn't mean never
[Verse:]
I know there's beeen some cloudy skies, some nights you cried
All because it looked so dim
You see the dreams you had, haven't come to pass
And you're trying to keep your trust in Him
Listen let me tell you
Weeping may endure for a night
But if you can just keep the faith
Joy comes in the morning light, and...
[Chorus]
[Bridge:]
It could've been (the right time)
But it was (the wrong place)
Could've felt (so right)
But it was (so wrong)
Maybe not (today)
But it could (be tomorrow)
I need you to understand that...
[Chorus]