The Blessing in the Wait (Blog Post)

Waiting is hard.

It tests your patience, stretches your faith, and forces you to confront the parts of yourself that would rather take control than trust the process. It can feel like you’re standing in the middle of a storm, holding onto a promise that seems too far away, wondering if God even hears you.

But let me remind you of something: the wait isn’t punishment. It’s preparation.

I know what it’s like to carry the weight of waiting. There have been seasons in my life where the waiting felt unbearable. I’ve waited for healing, for breakthrough, for dreams to come to pass. I’ve wrestled with the questions: “Why not now?” and “How much longer, Lord?” But one thing I’ve learned—and I’m still learning—is that the wait isn’t meant to break us. It’s meant to build us.

Waiting forces us to let go of our timelines and lean into God’s timing. And let me tell you, His timing is always better. It’s hard to see when you’re in the thick of it, but God is not withholding from you—He’s working for you. Behind the scenes, in the quiet, He’s aligning things in ways you can’t yet imagine.

So if you’re waiting, you’re not alone.

Maybe you’re waiting for clarity in your career, a breakthrough in your finances, or healing in your body. Whatever it is, I want to encourage you this week to shift your perspective. Instead of seeing the wait as something to endure, try seeing it as a season where God is preparing something beautiful.

The weight of the wait can feel heavy, but you don’t have to carry it alone. God is with you, holding you up, whispering to your soul, “I’ve got this, and I’ve got you.”

This week, I want to encourage you to lean into that truth. Take time to pray, journal, and reflect on the promises God has spoken over your life. Speak His Word over your situation. And when the waiting feels too heavy, don’t be afraid to tell Him. He can handle your honesty.

Here’s what I know for sure: the wait may feel long, but the promise will be worth it. God hasn’t forgotten you. He hasn’t overlooked you. He’s preparing something far greater than you can imagine.

So, take a deep breath. Release the weight. And trust that even in the waiting, God is working. Let’s dive into this week’s devotional, The Blessing in the Wait, and discover how God is moving in our seasons of waiting.

This week, let’s hold onto hope together.

With love,
Joy

Thought for the Week:
What if the wait isn’t about what you’re waiting for, but who you’re becoming in the process?

Let’s talk about it in the comments. I’d love to hear how you’re navigating your waiting season and encourage you along the way.

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