There’s a song I often sing titled “I Don’t Wanna Wait in Vain.” It reminds me of the spiritual wait time we all must endure. Walking with God often requires us to be stretched to the limits of patience. During this time, it’s our faith that keeps and sustains us as we hold on to the hope of receiving what we’re waiting for. The good news is that when we wait on God, we never wait in vain. We can trust that Godly patience is always worthwhile.
Have you ever waited for something, feeling anxious and directionless? If your answer is yes, then you know how challenging it can be. Waiting can drain us of the strength to continue—unless we learn to understand its purpose. There are spiritual lessons that can only be learned in the solitude of patience. In waiting, a person learns to be still in the presence of the Most High and to trust God even in the silence.
Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. Psalm 27:14
In this blog, we’ll explore the significance of our spiritual wait time. If you find yourself waiting on God, be encouraged—you’re not alone. I’ve had to wait too, and I know that each of us has a wait time uniquely designed by God. Trust the process. Let’s take a closer look together.
Hope Fuels Us in Our Wait Times
I know that hope is the fuel that keeps us moving forward. Take a moment to consider what hope truly is. Hope is the quiet assurance that, no matter the struggles of today, every little thing will be alright. It fortifies you with the conviction that the current season is temporary, and change is on the horizon. Hope allows us to look beyond the present, embracing the possibility of a better tomorrow.
What are you hoping for? Are you holding onto a vision of brighter days ahead, trusting that God is guiding you toward renewal and joy? Or are you letting fear cloud your path, dimming the light of hope within you? Choose hope—let it fill you with strength and resilience, a constant reminder that, in God’s hands, all things are possible.
No matter what we face, hope can be the force that keeps us moving forward. I remember a time when the only thing that sustained me was hope rooted in God’s Word. I held onto the belief that the truth of the Gospel would unfold in my life and that God’s promises would manifest. There was a season when I felt spiritually isolated, lost in a dark cloud of despair. In that space, I couldn’t bear to focus on the present because there seemed to be nothing good in it.
In that moment, I realized I had to shift my perspective. I extended the lens of my faith, looking beyond the circumstances around me. With this new focus, I began to see that God was at work within me, shaping something far greater than I could imagine. Hope allowed me to wait with expectation, knowing that God was bringing about His best in His perfect timing.
Spiritual wait times are just God times
One Scripture I hold close to my heart is Colossians 1:17, which says, “He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” This verse reminds me that God is sovereign over everything—including our spiritual wait times. He has perfectly timed each season of our lives to fulfill His will. Our role, then, is to remain faithful and open, allowing His purpose to be accomplished in and through us.
Waiting can feel draining, especially when circumstances batter us, making it hard to endure. Yet waiting is unavoidable. We must sit in our present challenges until our season of change arrives. No matter what you’re going through, know that you can and will get through it. As you wait, keep a spirit of positive expectation. Like Job, who declared, “For He knows the way that I take,” remember that God knows your way, too, and will lead you to green pastures. As you endure, in God’s time, you will rise to new heights. So, won’t you wait?
Wait times are God's building blocks
As we wait on God, He is constantly building us, making us more resilient, firm, and strong. Consider your spiritual wait time as a sacred “God moment.” They are designed to enrich and empower us from within. In these seasons, we are learning to exercise our spiritual muscles, stretching and expanding our faith.
Waiting on God is more than just passing time; it’s an invitation to draw closer to Him. During these moments, fasting and prayer become essential tools that lift us to new spiritual heights. Through fasting, we shed distractions, and in prayer, we quiet our hearts, opening ourselves fully to God’s presence. In this sacred space, we are not just enduring; we are being transformed and elevated toward His glory.
Imagine if life didn’t offer us these quiet seasons. Without them, would we find time to truly rest in God’s presence, to deepen our connection through prayer and praise? God, in His wisdom, gives us these pauses not to frustrate us, but to grant us the precious opportunity to realign, renew, and refine ourselves.
So embrace this waiting time as a gift—a chance to tune in, to strengthen, and to grow. Through it, God is molding you, preparing you for what lies ahead. He is also equipping you to become the best version of yourself in His purpose and power.
Concluding Thoughts
We have learned that there is a spiritual wait time that we must endure. This time, though often challenging, is not arbitrary; but is a unique, sacred moment set by God. It is designed to stretch and strengthen us, and bring lessons that we could not grasp in times of ease. In these waiting periods, we learn patience, develop resilience, and grow in our trust in God’s sovereignty.
When life feels heavy and answers seem distant, our role is to trust God fully and continue to live purposefully. These waiting times are invitations to grow deeper in faith and to rely on His promises more fully. As we press forward, we realize that waiting with trust transforms our hearts, granting us peace even amid uncertainty. May God strengthen you as you wait. Be blessed.
