^{9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.}

See… when you don’t see the Lord’s promises fulfilled in your life before you die… it’s because the Lord is slow to fulfill his promises.  It’s not because he doesn’t exist, or doesn’t care… he’s just slow.  He’s being patient towards you.