We live in a world where patience is in short supply. Fast food, instant messaging, next-day delivery—everything around us screams, “Hurry up!” But God’s way often requires us to slow down, to trust, and to wait. Waiting is not wasted time. It’s preparation time. It’s strengthening time. It’s trusting time.

The psalmist reminds us, “Wait for the Lord and be strong; let your heart be strong; wait for the Lord” (Psalm 27:14). Waiting can feel like the hardest thing in the world. Maybe you’ve been praying for healing, and it hasn’t come. Maybe you’re waiting for a breakthrough in your career or for a loved one to turn back to God. In those moments, it’s easy to get discouraged. That’s why the Bible tells us to “be strong” while we wait.