“I am sure that God keeps no one waiting unless He sees that it is good for him to wait.” — C.S. Lewis
Waiting is one of the hardest disciplines of faith, especially in young adulthood when the future feels like a race against time. Whether you’re waiting for a job offer, clarity in a relationship, or a sense of purpose, the delay can breed doubt and frustration. Lewis reminds us that God’s timing is not arbitrary but purposeful, shaping us in ways we can’t yet see.
In a culture that demands instant results, waiting feels like failure. You might compare yourself to peers who seem to have it all together, wondering if God has forgotten you. But Scripture shows that waiting is often God’s classroom—think of Joseph in prison or Hannah’s years of prayer. These seasons teach you to trust God’s goodness, even when the path is unclear. Waiting isn’t passive; it’s an active surrender to a God who is working for your good.
As you wrestle with unanswered prayers, lean into practices that ground you—journaling your hopes, seeking a wisdom kernel of wisdom from older believers, or meditating on God’s promises. Let each moment of waiting be a chance to deepen your dependence on God. His delays are not denials but invitations to grow in faith. Never forget—you are loved and you are not alone.
Waiting is one of the hardest disciplines of faith, especially in young adulthood when the future feels like a race against time. Whether you’re waiting for a job offer, clarity in a relationship, or a sense of purpose, the delay can breed doubt and frustration. Lewis reminds us that God’s timing is not arbitrary but purposeful, shaping us in ways we can’t yet see.
In a culture that demands instant results, waiting feels like failure. You might compare yourself to peers who seem to have it all together, wondering if God has forgotten you. But Scripture shows that waiting is often God’s classroom—think of Joseph in prison or Hannah’s years of prayer. These seasons teach you to trust God’s goodness, even when the path is unclear. Waiting isn’t passive; it’s an active surrender to a God who is working for your good.
As you wrestle with unanswered prayers, lean into practices that ground you—journaling your hopes, seeking a wisdom kernel of wisdom from older believers, or meditating on God’s promises. Let each moment of waiting be a chance to deepen your dependence on God. His delays are not denials but invitations to grow in faith. Never forget—you are loved and you are not alone.
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