At the start of a new year, it's easy to feel eager for change. We set resolutions, dream big, and plan for transformation. But what happens when the change we're hoping for doesn't happen on our timeline? Waiting can be one of life's greatest challenges, but it's also one of God's most powerful tools for growth.
Take Joseph's story as an example. In Genesis, we meet Joseph, the beloved son of Jacob, whose life takes a shocking turn when his brothers sell him into slavery. From a favored son, Joseph finds himself in Egypt as a servant and later as a prisoner - wrongly accused of crimes he didn't commit.
For years, Joseph's life seems to spiral further away from the dreams he once had. But through it all, God is working behind the scenes. In time, Joseph rises to power, becoming second only to Pharaoh. When famine strikes, Joseph's leadership saves countless lives - including his own family. His years of waiting, filled with trials and uncertainty, prepared him for the purpose God had always intended.
Waiting, as Joseph's story shows, is not a passive experience. It's an active time of growth, refinement, and trust. Here are five ways to find patience and purpose in your own waiting season:
Remember God's Faithfulness - Reflect on times when God has been faithful in your past to strengthen your trust in His timing.
Focus on What You Can Control - Are you preparing yourself for the opportunities you're praying for?
Lean Into Prayer and Scripture - Let the stories of others' waiting seasons, like Joseph's, encourage your faith.
Trust the Bigger Picture - God's plans are always better than we can imagine, even when we can't see the full picture.
Seek Support - Surround yourself with a community of faith to help carry the burden of waiting.
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God's timing is never late - trust Him, and you'll see that your waiting is not wasted.
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