Waiting on God is one of the most challenging yet rewarding aspects of being a child of God. In a world that prizes instant gratification, the idea of waiting can feel uncomfortable. However, waiting on God is not a passive act, but an active demonstration of trust in His timing, wisdom, and faithfulness. If you’re currently in a waiting season, below I am sharing 20 comforting bible verses on waiting to give you strength and hope!
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20 Comforting Bible Verses On Waiting
During these seasons of waiting, God shapes our character, strengthens our faith, and deepens our relationship with Him. While we may not always understand the reasons for delays or unanswered prayers, waiting on God allows us to surrender our control and rest in His perfect plan.
1. Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. (NKJV)
2. Lamentations 3:25-26
The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, To the soul who seeks Him. It is good that one should hope and wait quietly For the salvation of the Lord. (NKJV)
3. Hosea 12:6
So you, by the help of your God, return; Observe mercy and justice, And wait on your God continually. (NKJV)
4. Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, “I will recompense evil”; Wait for the Lord, and He will save you. (NKJV)
5. Psalm 27:14
Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord! (NKJV)
6. Psalm 37:7
Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. (NKJV)
7. Micah 7:7
Therefore I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; My God will hear me. (NKJV)
8. Psalm 130:5
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, And in His word I do hope. (NKJV)
9. Habakkuk 2:3
For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry. (NKJV)
10. James 5:7
Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. (NKJV)
11. Psalm 62:5
My soul, wait silently for God alone, For my expectation is from Him. (NKJV)
12. Psalm 25:5
Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day. (NKJV)
13. Psalm 40:1
I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry.
14. Isaiah 8:17
And I will wait on the Lord, Who hides His face from the house of Jacob; And I will hope in Him. (NKJV)
15. Psalm 123:2
Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, As the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress, So our eyes look to the Lord our God, Until He has mercy on us. (NKJV)
16. Psalm 33:20
Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. (NKJV)
17. 1 Corinthians 1:7
So that you come short in no gift, eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. (NKJV)
18. Isaiah 30:18
Therefore the Lord will wait, that He may be gracious to you; And therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you. For the Lord is a God of justice; Blessed are all those who wait for Him. (NKJV)
19. Romans 8:25
But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. (NKJV)
20. Galatians 6:9
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. (NKJV)
Final Thoughts
I hope these 20 bible verses on waiting offer encouragement and remind you of the strength, hope, and trust we gain by waiting on God’s perfect timing. Let me know in the comments below which bible verse on waiting you loved the most!
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Sending you blessings & love,
Gabby Abigail
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