Faith for Everyday

What if the waiting is the work?

Edwine Mbuzaa

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What if the delay you’re living through isn’t a detour, but the exact road that forms your faith? Today we lean into Psalm 27:14 and unpack what it really means to “wait on the Lord” with courage, especially when life moves faster than our hearts can follow. We push beyond the idea that waiting is passive and show how it becomes strength under control—steady, resilient, and deeply rooted in God’s character.

We start by naming the friction of modern life: instant replies, rapid delivery, constant motion. Then we turn the lens, showing how God’s timing doesn’t bow to our clocks but flows from perfect wisdom and love. Through the simple image of a seed in soil, we trace how hidden seasons grow unseen roots. That metaphor reframes silence as formation—not absence—and encourages us to keep planting in prayer, keep watering with obedience, and let God bring the growth in His way and time.

You’ll hear practical encouragement for the “wait well” posture: courage as our part, strength as God’s part; resisting frantic choices; trusting when doors stay closed; and remembering that readiness matters as much as results. By the end, we highlight a powerful reframing: patience isn’t a pause in progress—it is the progress. If you’re praying for a breakthrough, healing, or a door to open, this conversation will steady your steps and lift your hope. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to let us know where you’re choosing to wait with courage today.

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Learning patience in God's timing. Psalms 27 verse 14. Wait on the Lord, be of good courage, and flee shall strengthen thine heart. Wait, I say wait on the Lord. Hello and welcome to day 235 of Faith for Every Day. Our focus today is something that challenges even the strongest believers, and that is waiting on God. Let us be honest. Patience is hard, especially in a world where everything is instant. Text reply, fast food, one-day delivery. We are not used to waiting. But God's timing is not built in our clock or calendar. It is built in his perfect wisdom and love. Psalms 27 verse 14 tells us to wait on the Lord. But it is not just about sitting still, it is about having courage while we wait. It is trusting that God knows what He is doing, even when we do not see it yet. Waiting is not weakness, it is actually strength under control. It is saying, God, I can try to rush this, but I trust that you are doing something better behind the scene. That kind of waiting builds faith, endurance, and spiritual maturity. Think about a seed. You plant it today, but you do not expect fruit tomorrow. You water it, wait through the seasons, and let the sun do its job. Then one day, there is growth. That is how God works in us. Just because you do not see a result right away does not mean he is not at work. Maybe you are praying for something, a breakthrough, a door to open, a relationship to heal, and it feels like nothing is happening. Do not give up. Keep trusting. God's silence does not mean his absence. His timing is never late. It is just different from yours. As you go about your day, ask God to give you the courage to wait well. Let him strengthen your heart with the waiting season. He is growing you, shaping you, and preparing you for something greater. Remember, patience is not a pause in progress. Thank you very much for joining me for day 235 of faith for every day. Trust God's timing, let Him work in the unseen, and know that what you are waiting for is not nearly as important as who you are becoming while you wait. Thank you very much for listening, and I'll see you again tomorrow.