Trusting God in the Waiting

On Wednesday nights, there is no need to wait for dinner – our church offers us a delicious family meal. Last Wednesday night’s meal included the salad bar and chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, and green beans. Yum!

Between our church’s family meal and my Heavenly Father’s daily bread – all I need to do is wait – fork in hand – trusting!

And, waiting seems to be the theme of my life lately. Waiting for my vehicle registration sticker before it expires. Waiting for the medical test results. Waiting for the high school graduations of our two grandchildren in a few weeks. Waiting for the weddings of two of our grandchildren.

Waiting. But my waiting pales next to the couple praying for an adoption call — the graduate hoping for a job offer — the family holding their breath for healing news.

Here’s what I’m learning. Trusting God’s timing isn’t just a good idea — it’s the only idea. Delays never catch Him off guard. In fact, they often are His plan.

We love quoting Jeremiah 29:11 for the words “prosper,” “hope,” and “future.” But the most reassuring part is right at the beginning:
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord.
Translation? “I’ve got this. Leave the driving to Me.”

God’s guidance isn’t about formulas, opinions, or striving. It’s about resting in His wise, wonderful will — trusting the One who sees the full map when we’re just squinting at the next mile marker.

So today, I’m choosing to trust in God and His Word:
• I don’t know the next step, but I know the Guide. (Psalm 32:8)
• I don’t know the next chapter, but I know the Author. (Hebrews 12:2)
• I don’t know the best decision, but I know the Counselor. (Isaiah 9:6)
• I don’t know how the need will be met, but I know the Provider. (Philippians 4:19)
• I know the One I trust, and He’s never failed yet. (2 Timothy 1:12)

Take heart, dear friends. if God is holding the pen, the ending will be worth the wait.

He’s not just writing our stories — He’s weaving in goodness at every turn.