The Blessing in the Wait Devotional - Day One

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 Day 1: Waiting with Purpose

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3 (NIV)
"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light."

Devotional:
There’s something profound about those opening words of the Bible. Before anything existed—before the beauty, the life, the purpose—there was a waiting. God’s Spirit hovered over the waters, moving but not rushing. He wasn’t in a hurry to create. Instead, He prepared. He shaped the chaos into order, brought light into darkness, and set the stage for His masterpiece.

Friend, if creation itself began with a pause, why do we resist the pauses in our lives? Waiting feels like nothingness, doesn’t it? Like the formless void of Genesis. But just like in the beginning, God is hovering over your life. He’s moving in the unseen, preparing spaces, aligning opportunities, and getting ready to say, “Let there be…”

A couple of weeks ago, I pulled a muscle in my back. If you’ve ever experienced back pain, you know it stops everything. I couldn’t walk without wincing, couldn’t stand for long, couldn’t function like I wanted. All I could do was lie there. And wait.

In those moments of immobility, I felt powerless, but God whispered something powerful: “I’m still working.” Even when I was stuck, He wasn’t. Even when I couldn’t see it, He was creating something in me—resilience, trust, and a reminder that waiting is never wasted.

So, if you’re in a season of waiting, let me remind you: God isn’t done. The same Spirit that hovered over the waters is hovering over your life, preparing something extraordinary. I know it feels like nothing is happening, but don’t mistake stillness for stagnation. God is aligning, shaping, and getting ready to speak light into your situation.

Lean into the pause. Trust the process. And when it’s time, what He’s been working on will make sense, and it will be beautiful. Hold tight, friend—your breakthrough is closer than you think.

Declaration:
I declare that my waiting is purposeful. God is preparing me for the good things He has planned.

Thought Question:
What areas of your life feel formless or empty? How can you invite God to work in those spaces and trust His timing?


Worship Song:
"Don’t Mind Waiting" – William McDowell

https://youtu.be/auemxkukNKE?si=IIs_pPr7QXHPoLzK


Prayer:
Father, thank You for reminding me that waiting is not a waste. I may not see what You’re doing, but I trust that You are preparing something beautiful. Help me to rest in Your presence, lean into Your timing, and let go of my need to control the process. Teach me to embrace this season as a part of Your greater purpose. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Location: Houston, TX, USA

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