How God Uses Long Waiting Seasons to Bless and Grow Us
Do long waiting seasons leave you feeling anxious, disoriented and discouraged, particularly when they involve something for which you deeply long? Obviously, we can't "hurry" God along or "force His hand," but we can learn to wait in a way that strengthens our faith, deepens our relational intimacy with Christ, and prepares us for the very good plans He's forged uniquely for each of us. In this episode, Dove Award nominee, singer/songwriter Jamie Jangochian shares how God used her long battle with Lyme disease to bring about growth and reveal the new dreams He had for her. She also shares how to recognize the lies that hold us back, find inner healing through our interaction with Christ, and view our waiting seasons not as disappointments but divine appointments that prepare us for our next assignments.
Resource Referenced: Sacred Surrender: The Practice of Waiting Well with God
Reflective/Discussion Questions:
- What resonated with you most in this episodes?
- Why might God use waiting seasons to grow us, our faith, and our relationship with Him?
- What do you typically find most challenging when it comes to waiting well?
- When have you endured a waiting season that caused you to question God's goodness or His plans for you?
- How did God use that situation to deepen your faith, clarify or expand your calling, or bring soul-deep healing?
- Which of God's character traits can increase your faith during waiting seasons?
- What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode?
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