Waiting and Trusting God’s Timing
There are times when I find myself carrying a weight that others can’t see—unspoken struggles and burdens that weigh heavily on my heart. Even with a wonderful group of friends around me, there are issues I keep to myself, things I don’t share, that weigh me down in silence. I know I can give it all to God. I know that He hears me, sees me, and understands what I’m going through better than anyone. Yet, despite this knowledge, the weight of these things can sometimes feel overwhelming. I find myself longing for answers, longing for relief, but the pace of things doesn’t always align with what I hope for.
The waiting—sometimes, it feels like it drags on forever. Impatience creeps in and becomes a hurdle that’s hard to get past. I’ve prayed, I’ve asked, and I’ve waited, but there are moments when it feels as though nothing is happening, as though the silence is so loud. I’m not immune to wanting things to move quickly, to feel like I’m seeing the results of my prayers or the changes I’ve been hoping for. The desire for immediate resolution can be overwhelming, and sometimes it’s hard not to feel discouraged when things don’t shift at the pace I want them to.
But through it all, I know that God’s timing is perfect. Even though I may not understand it, I trust that His plans for me are greater and more meaningful than I can imagine. In those moments of waiting, when the impatience threatens to pull me under, I remind myself that He is never late, and He is always working behind the scenes. The waiting is not a sign of His absence, but rather a season of growth—where He’s molding me, teaching me to rely fully on His provision, His grace, and His timing.
It’s easy to want things now, to want answers immediately. But I’ve come to realize that in the waiting, there’s a deep, transformative work being done in my heart. It’s in these moments that I am learning to lean on God even more, to trust that He knows what is best for me, even when it doesn’t feel like it. His timing may not always match mine, but I can rest assured that it is always right. He knows the perfect moment, and I trust that He will act at the right time. So, I will continue to wait, continue to trust, and continue to grow in my faith, knowing that God’s perfect plan for my life is unfolding in ways I cannot yet see.
Isaiah 40:31
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
Psalm 27:14
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
2 Peter 3:9
“The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”
Lamentations 3:25-26
“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.”