Faith in the Waiting: Trusting God in the In-Between Seasons

By: Mighty Oaks

We all experience seasons of waiting—waiting for an answer, a breakthrough, a change. These are the times when life feels like it’s on pause—when we’re praying, hoping, and longing for something that has yet to arrive. Whether you’re waiting for a job opportunity, healing, restored relationships, a child, or clear direction, these seasons can be frustrating, discouraging, and even lonely.

But Scripture reminds us that waiting is not wasted time. In fact, God often does His deepest work in us during the 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)

The Purpose in the Waiting

Waiting isn’t just about patience—it’s about preparation. God uses seasons of waiting to refine us, to draw us closer to Him, and to equip us for what’s ahead. Instead of seeing waiting as a delay, what if we saw it as an opportunity? A time to grow in faith, to deepen our trust in God’s plan, and to surrender our own timeline to His perfect one?

Think about Joseph in the Bible. He was given a vision of leadership, but before he saw that promise fulfilled, he endured betrayal, slavery, and imprisonment. From a human perspective, his waiting season seemed unfair and hopeless, but in God’s perfect timing, Joseph was elevated to second in command over Egypt. His waiting was not a detour—it was preparation.

How to Walk in Faith While You Wait

Here are a few practical ways to remain faithful and hopeful in your season of waiting:

1. Stay in God’s Word – Let Scripture remind you of His promises. His Word is full of stories of people who waited—Abraham for a son, Moses for the Promised Land, David for the throne. Every single one of them saw God’s faithfulness.
2. Pray with Expectancy – Keep bringing your desires and burdens to God, not with fear or frustration, but with faith that He hears and answers in His perfect time. Instead of asking “Why, God?” try praying, “What do You want to teach me in this season?”
3. Serve Where You Are – Waiting doesn’t mean life is on hold. Ask yourself: How can I serve God and others right now? Maybe there’s someone in your life who needs encouragement, or maybe God is calling you to be faithful in small things before entrusting you with bigger things.
4. Guard Against Discouragement – The enemy loves to plant doubt when we don’t see immediate results. But remind yourself daily that God is good and His timing is perfect. Surround yourself with encouraging community and worship through the waiting.
5. Remember Past Faithfulness – Think back to other times when you’ve seen God’s hand at work. Did He come through before? Let those moments remind you that He will be faithful again.

Hope That Does Not Disappoint

Romans 8:25 reminds us, “But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.” The waiting may feel long, but we can rest in the truth that God is never late. He is always on time. His plan is always better than ours. And He is always working for our good.

If you are in a season of waiting, hold on. Keep your eyes on Him. Trust that He is working ways you cannot see. And know that even in the waiting, He is faithful.