How to Wait on God

April 21, 2025

How to Wait on God

Waiting on God is one of the most challenging yet rewarding aspects of our faith journey. It is in the waiting that our trust in Him is refined, our character is developed, and our faith is strengthened. However, waiting does not mean being idle; it is an active process of seeking, trusting, and preparing for what God has in store.


To truly wait on God, we must first trust in His perfect timing. Often, we want things to happen according to our schedule, but God, in His infinite wisdom, sees the bigger picture. Isaiah 55:8-9 reminds us that His ways and thoughts are higher than ours. When we rest in the assurance that He knows what is best, we can wait with peace instead of anxiety.


While waiting, we must remain steadfast in prayer. Waiting time should be praying time. Rather than complaining or becoming discouraged, we should bring our desires, fears, and hopes before God, trusting that He hears us. Hannah, in her season of waiting for a child, poured out her soul to God, and in due time, He answered her (1 Samuel 1:10-20).


Faithful waiting also involves immersing ourselves in God’s Word. Scripture provides encouragement, direction, and reassurance that God is working behind the scenes. As we meditate on His promises, we align our hearts with His will and strengthen our faith in His faithfulness.

Another key aspect of waiting is obedience.


Sometimes, God calls us to act in faith while we wait for His promises to manifest. Noah built the ark before the rain came; Abraham journeyed toward a land he had never seen. While waiting, we must remain faithful in the little things, serving diligently and walking in obedience to God’s instructions.


Waiting on God is not passive—it is an invitation to grow deeper in our relationship with Him. It is in the waiting that He prepares us for what He has prepared for us. If you find yourself in a season of waiting, hold on.


Trust His timing, remain in prayer, immerse yourself in His Word, and keep walking in obedience. In due season, you will see the manifestation of His promises.


I believe in you!

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