The In-Depth Guide To Wait

Explore the Blessings of Waiting: A Journey of Patience and Courage

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Hello, I am Sumathi Dinesh. Warm Greetings to you all in the wonderful name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! I hope that by the Grace of God, everyone is doing well.

In today's world, the word "WAIT" seems to echo everywhere we go. Whether it's at the grocery store or in life's most personal moments, we are constantly told to "Please Wait."

My Personal Experience of Waiting

In my own life, I faced a long wait before receiving a much-awaited blessing—my son, ISAAC EBENEZER. He was a precious gift from God after 13 years of marriage and three painful miscarriages. The wait was long and difficult. Indeed, waiting is challenging for everyone, regardless of the reason. In this post, let’s take a moment to discuss the concept of “WAIT.”

What Does It Mean to Wait?

The word "WAIT" means to allow time to pass, often while staying in one place, until someone arrives, something happens, or an opportunity arises to take action. Here are some examples of common situations where we hear this phrase:

  • "Please wait in line for your tickets."
  • "The bus is on its way, could you wait a little longer?"
  • "Your order is being prepared; please wait for a few more minutes."
  • "Please wait while your request is being verified."
  • "Please wait for another 5 minutes."
  • "Wait here for me – I'll be back in a minute."
  • "Wait until tomorrow morning."

We are often asked to wait in various aspects of life. Students wait for their exam results. Graduates wait for the right job opportunities. Some wait for the right life partner, while others wait for family blessings. Some wait for their broken family situation to improve, while others may experience multiple visits to the doctor waiting for healing.

The Struggles We Face During Waiting

In one way or another, everyone is waiting for something.

1.    We grow tired of waiting.

2.  Waiting can feel like a heavy burden.

3.  Waiting can melt our hearts.

4.  Waiting can make us grumble, murmur, and question God.

5.  Waiting can lead to deep depression.

6.  Waiting might cause us to feel discouraged and frustrated.

How to Wait?

1. Wait Patiently

"I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry." (Psalm 40:1)

The Bible says that God responds to our patience. Even when it seems like nothing is happening, God hears our prayers and cries during the waiting period.

2. Wait with Strength and Courage

"Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!" (Psalm 27:14)

The Bible tells us to wait on the Lord with courage. We must be strong during this waiting period. This verse also reminds us that waiting is an opportunity to grow stronger and trust more deeply in God's plan.

What Happens When We Wait?

We Are Renewed Through Waiting

"But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31)

This powerful verse promises that waiting on the Lord renews our strength. God uses the waiting period to prepare us for greater blessings and achievements.

There is a Time for Everything

The well-known passage from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 teaches us that there is a time for everything under heaven:

1.    There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:

2.  A time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,

3.  A time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build,

4.  A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,

5.  A time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,

6.  A time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away,

7.  A time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak,

8.  A time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.

Wait for the Salvation of the Lord

"It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD." (Lamentations 3:26)

This verse assures us that waiting is a valuable experience. God’s goodness is poured out on those who patiently seek Him, and waiting ultimately leads to greater blessings.


Salvation is God’s grace. It is the gift of freedom from our sins that Jesus made possible by taking the punishment for our sins on the cross. Let’s wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. Amen!

Conclusion: The Blessings of Trusting God’s Timing

Waiting is undoubtedly one of the most challenging experiences in life. 

It tests our patience, strengthens our faith, and sometimes leaves us feeling broken. 

However, as believers, we know that waiting on God is never wasted. It offers valuable lessons and prepares us for the greater blessings He has in store. 

By trusting in God’s perfect timing, we grow stronger, develop deeper faith, and draw closer to Him.

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Thoughts to Chew On:

  • Waiting is a universal experience.
  • Be patient and strong during waiting.
  • Waiting renews our strength.
  • Trust in God’s timing.
  • Waiting builds strength and faith.
  • Wait for the salvation of God.

Let’s Exercise the Word of God Every Day!

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"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life." Proverbs 13:12

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Comments

  1. Sumathi DineshOctober 28, 2024 at 10:43 AM

    Praise the Lord

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  2. AnonymousOctober 28, 2024 at 11:11 AM

    Nicely articulated..Trust in doing the right thing continuously that will lead to achieve the end result

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  3. PrasannaOctober 28, 2024 at 11:45 AM

    Waiting time is very painful, and sometimes it drives out our positive thought process. But through Lord's wisdom and Love, we would notice that our inner most being is undergoing some cleansing process...
    Sumathi, you have beautifully explained in "We Are Renewed Through Waiting"
    God bless you dear....

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  4. AnonymousOctober 28, 2024 at 11:58 AM

    Very True அக்கா. We all understand the real meaning of waiting in our times & experiences.

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  5. Praveen KumarOctober 28, 2024 at 12:32 PM

    Really motivational to me. "Waiting builds strength and faith"... so true.....
    Thanks for enlightenment about waiting.

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  6. IlayaOctober 28, 2024 at 1:21 PM

    Correctly said 👍

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  7. Rev. Anand Asir MOctober 28, 2024 at 1:35 PM

    What an amazing testimony, Praise God for His blessing,Your writing is an inspiration to many Your testimony reminds us that God's delays are not denials and God hears and answers our prayers."

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  8. JovithaOctober 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM

    Lovely testimony Sumathi 💕. Very true words echoing the pain and depressed state during waiting yet enduring until God's will happen..such an amazing relatable post..

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  9. AnonymousOctober 28, 2024 at 10:10 PM

    Article is very interesting to read.
    This is one of the very good explanation about wait.

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  10. AnonymousOctober 29, 2024 at 3:20 PM

    Glad to read this article Dear Sumi.. Stay Blessed

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  11. PreethaOctober 30, 2024 at 12:49 PM

    A reminder for me to "Be still" & wait on the Lord.. Thank you Sumathi.. Stay blessed.

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