Is there a point when waiting stops feeling spiritual and starts feeling exhausting?
At first, we wait with expectation.
Then with patience.
Eventually, with questions.
And finally, with weariness.
Scripture doesn’t shy away from this reality. The psalmists cry out, “How long, O Lord?” not once, but often. Even those who trust God deeply reach moments where the delay feels heavy on the soul. When is He Coming back?
Soon.
Waiting takes an emotional toll. It drains hope, tests faith, and exposes our limits. Thankfully, this is often where God meets us the most tenderly. He doesn’t always give us the answers we are longing for—at least not according to our sense of time. Sometimes, we simply need to be satisfied with His presence.
It is in the darkest hour that Christ often comes. He brings the joy, the thrill, the peace, and the glory such as you have never known.
Billy Graham
God does not rebuke tired waiters. Mercifully, He draws near to them.
If you are weary today, take heart. Your fatigue does not disqualify your faith. Sometimes the holiest prayer is not confidence; it’s honesty.
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted.
Psalm 34:18 ESV
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Thank you, Dana.
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Jeff.
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Lovely, thank you, and Merry Christmas!
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I believe I have experienced all four of those scenarios in this same season.
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That’s an all too familiar scene to me, David, and such an on-point illustration. I look forward to reading your post in response to this post. I’m making progress. Thanks for your well wishes. Have a great Christmas Eve.
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Merry Christmas, Eileen. Thanks for stopping by my blog today.
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“God does not rebuke tired waiters.”
When I read this, my mind went to a picture of a super-busy server at a crowded restaurant. The kitchen is running behind and they have way too many tables.
Sometimes tired waiters are tired servers. Like Jesus told his disciples, “Let’s find a quiet place to rest.”
I think I just wrote a mini-post in response to your post!
Merry Christmas Eve, my brother. I hope you are feeling better. God Bless!
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Merry Christmas
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