Center for Evangelists

Waiting is not easy. In fact, it may be one of the hardest things we are asked to do. We live in a world that moves quickly, where answers are expected right away—but God often works in seasons of waiting.

When we wait, it can feel like nothing is happening. Our prayers seem unanswered, and our strength begins to fade. But God’s Word reminds us that waiting on Him is never wasted time. It is in the waiting that He is quietly renewing us.

Waiting teaches us to trust. It draws us closer to the Lord, helping us lean not on our own understanding, but on His perfect plan. And in that place of trust, something beautiful happens—peace begins to settle in our hearts, and joy quietly returns.

God doesn’t just ask us to wait—He promises to renew our strength while we do. Like the eagle that soars high above the storm, He lifts us above our circumstances and gives us a new perspective.

So today, if waiting feels hard, remember this: God is working, even when you cannot see it. Trust Him in the waiting, and He will fill your heart with His peace and joy.