We all know that waiting on God can be a frustrating season, especially when you feel as though your life has been put on stand by. I’m currently in a season of waiting. Waiting for the next job, next person to serve, next door to open, and the next assignment from God. Maybe you’re waiting for a future spouse or test results, or maybe you’ve been waiting for a few weeks, months, or years.
But the truth is that no matter the amount of time you have to hold on, God will remain faithful. And if you’re like me you’re wondering what you can do while you wait for the next move of God?
Here are nine things we can do while we are waiting on God:
1. Still Ourselves in His Word.
When our hearts are anxiously awaiting a word from God, or a resolution, or our breakthrough, it’s vitally necessary for us to have the patience and the courage to remain still—not only physically with our bodies but mentally and emotionally in our minds and heart. Putting aside time to read God’s Word and meditate on His promises re-centers us, and quiets our restlessness.
2. Pray Without Ceasing.
There are times when God has us in a position of extended waiting because of His desire for us to commune with Him. We may even start to think He doesn’t hear us anymore, so why bother? But isn’t that what the enemy of our souls wants us to think? Because then we remain silenced, no longer connecting with our Creator.
God desires for you to talk to Him. Share your heart so that He can share His with you. Jeremiah 29:12 says, “Then you will call on Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.”
3. Declaring His word.
We can’t expect to wear the victor’s crown if we’re speaking from defeat as a victim. We can’t hope to have a breakthrough while constantly talking “how broken we are.” When we speak God’s Word aloud over our problems, our shortcomings and our pain, we allow the truth to become illuminated in our lives. The Bible says the Word of God is sharper than a two-edged sword. It is the only offensive weapon we have to defend ourselves against the schemes of the enemy, and it reinforces our confidence in Him.
4. Worship God With Thanksgiving.
Something astonishing happens when we choose to worship God for who He truly is; the God of the universe. Every time we decide to praise Him we declare how worthy He is. Isn’t it beautiful to watch our faith grow over time? He is a God who does the miraculous in and around us when we choose to worship Him in Spirit and Truth humbly!
5. Back Then and Now.
We can often grow oblivious to the answered prayers that God has brought to fruition. He has blessed us in every way through Jesus Christ, and at times we can allow our lack of finances to distract us from how good He truly His. The impossible is always possible with God.
There’s something spectacular about keeping tabs on what God is doing in your life and the lives around you. A good way to keep track of God’s work in your life is to journal. Consider journaling about what God is doing in this season of anticipation so that in the future we will have something tangible to look back at, not only as inspiration but as a reminder.
6. Surround Yourself With Encouraging People.
I cannot even begin to describe the importance of fellowship with people that desire to see you strive in your walk. When we’ve been in a perpetual state of waiting for months or even years it can be very discouraging.
And what’s worse is we may find ourselves living out the old adage “misery loves company.” That is why it’s important to surround yourself with mature Christians who will invest in and mentor you during this waiting season.
Surrounding ourselves with Scripture, wise friends, godly books, and praise music will not only lift our spirits but also reinforce His love and promises while we wait.
7. Remain Obedient.
The “season of waiting” not only can leave us hopeless, but it can also lead us astray from God’s plan if we allow ourselves to faint. See this season of rest as a test which might be the proving grounds of our obedience to Him. Our obedience to God is a direct result of our love for him. John 14:15 Jesus said, “If you love me you will obey my commandments.” Wait on the Lord!
8. Serve Someone in Need.
It’s easy to get caught up in our struggles. At times our eyes can be so fixed on ourselves that we can’t see the needs of the people around us. As you wait, seek and be intentional of who God is calling you to serve today?
9. The Expectation.
We can’t rush God, but we can trust God. God’s timing is perfect, He sees the bigger picture, and He is the hand that perfectly attaches all the puzzle pieces together. No matter how anxious you are to know, if we must wait, rest with a sense of expectancy, knowing that whatever He is working behind the curtains will come to pass! God is never late!
This article about waiting on God originally appeared here.
