Faith in the Waiting, Part 3: Strength for the Stretch

Waiting on the Lord ain’t always easy. Sometimes it feels long, heavy, and uncertain. But child of God, don’t let the stretch fool you—God is still working. He’s shaping you, strengthening you, and preparing you for what’s next.

This season of waiting is not a punishment. It’s a process. And in that process, the Lord is teaching us how to lean on Him—not on our own strength, not on our own plans, but on His promises. He’s showing us that His grace is enough, and His power shows up best when we feel weak.

Sometimes the waiting room becomes the prayer room. It’s where we learn to cry out a little louder, worship a little deeper, and trust a little harder. It’s where we stop trying to fix it ourselves and start letting God be God.

The Word reminds us in Isaiah 40:31:
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings as eagles;
they shall run, and not be weary;
and they shall walk, and not faint.”

That’s not just poetry—that’s a promise. Waiting may stretch you, but it won’t break you. It builds you. It grows you. And when God opens that door, you won’t walk through tired and defeated. You’ll walk through with power, with wisdom, and with a testimony that says, “Look at God!”

If you’re in a season of waiting, know this—God hasn’t forgotten you. He’s working in the silence, building your strength, deepening your faith, and preparing you for what’s next. The stretch may be uncomfortable, but it serves a purpose. Trust God. Your blessing is on the way.