Guided Prayer

Waiting on God

One · Pause

Be still for a moment. Breathe in slowly, and out slowly — three times. There is no hurry here, and no one is watching.

Be still, and know that I am God.

Psalm 46:10 · KJV

Two · Check in

What have you been waiting for, and how long has it been?

Three · Scripture · King James Version

Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

Psalm 27:14 · KJV

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.

Isaiah 40:31 · KJV

Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

Psalm 37:7 · KJV

Four · Reflection

Waiting in Scripture is active — resting, hoping, staying near. Strength is renewed in the waiting, not only in the answer.

Five · Pray this

Lord, waiting is hard and I am tired of it. Strengthen my heart while I wait on You. Keep me from forcing doors, and renew my strength day by day. In Jesus' name, amen.

Six · Now in your own words

Tell God what the waiting is costing you.

Seven · Private journal

What I am waiting for, and what God is doing in me meanwhile.

Eight · One practical step

Do today's work well, and leave the timeline with God.

Before you go

Your waiting is not wasted. He has not forgotten you.