FOLLOW JESUS

Through Waiting

Waiting can feel like being stuck—praying, hoping, and doing the right things while nothing seems to change. It can expose our fears, test our patience, and tempt us to take control, give up, or numb the ache with distraction.

But in Scripture, waiting is rarely passive. It’s an active trust that God is present and working, even when you can’t see results yet. God often uses seasons of waiting to deepen faith, purify motives, build endurance, and form Christlike character. This page will help you learn how to wait with hope—praying honestly, staying faithful, and trusting God’s timing.

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

Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!

— PSALM 27:14

The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.

— LAMENTATIONS 3:25-26

TOOLS TO HELP YOU GROW

Resources to Help You Wait on the Lord

Waiting can be discouraging, especially when prayers feel unanswered or timelines feel uncertain. These resources will help you trust God’s character, stay anchored in His promises, and build practical habits of faithful endurance while you wait.

HELPFUL ANSWERS

Frequent Questions About Waiting on God

Most believers wrestle with waiting—especially when the stakes are high or the season has been long. These FAQs offer biblical clarity and practical guidance for trusting God without pretending the waiting is easy.

Waiting on God means trusting His timing and His wisdom while you keep walking in obedience. It’s not denial or laziness—it’s surrender that says, “God, I trust You more than I trust my timeline.”

Waiting confronts our desire for control and certainty. It can feel like silence or delay, and it can stir anxiety, disappointment, or doubt. God invites you to bring those emotions to Him honestly.

God often grows patience, courage, and deeper dependence during waiting. He strengthens your prayer life, matures your character, and teaches you to anchor hope in His promises rather than in outcomes.

  • Pray honestly (tell God what you want and what you fear).
  • Hold onto Scripture (choose promises to rehearse daily).
  • Stay faithful in what’s clear (the next right step).
  • Seek support (community keeps hope alive).
  • Watch for God’s “today” provision while you wait for the bigger answer.

Choose one area where you’re waiting. Write down a short prayer and one promise from Scripture, then set a daily reminder to pray it for the next 14 days—asking God for strength to stay faithful in the meantime.

Not always. Sometimes God delays, redirects, or prepares you first. Waiting is often part of how God works, not proof that He’s absent.

Keep showing up—pray honestly, stay in Scripture, worship, and involve community. Silence can be a season of deepening trust, not abandonment.

Obey what Scripture makes clear, pursue wisdom, and take the next faithful step you can—without trying to force outcomes God hasn’t given yet.

Name your fears, bring them to God daily, rehearse His promises, and limit the ways you feed worry. Ask someone to pray with you and encourage you.

Tell God the truth. He can handle your honesty. Then ask for renewed strength and take one small step of faithfulness today—God meets you one day at a time.

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If you’re waiting on an answer, a breakthrough, healing, reconciliation, or direction—and you’re discouraged or unsure what to do next—we’d love to help. Fill out the form below and someone from the Sonrise team will reach out to listen, pray with you, and encourage you to keep trusting Jesus in the in-between.

An Invitation to Join Us @ Sonrise

Church doesn’t have to be intimidating. At Sonrise, you can show up as you are, connect with people who get you, and leave knowing it was worth it. Our campus is located right where Santee, Lakeside and El Cajon come together. Join us this Sunday at 9:00 or 10:40 by visiting us at 8805 Magnolia Ave. Whenever you’re ready, we’ll be here.

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Sonrise Church

8805 N. Magnolia Ave

Santee, CA 92071

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