Hope in Times of Waiting: 15 Bible Verses for Patience and Trust
In the journey of life, we often find ourselves waiting for something. It could be waiting for a job offer, waiting for healing, waiting for a breakthrough, or waiting for a loved one to return. Waiting can be challenging, and it often tests our patience and trust in God. But in times of waiting, we can find hope and encouragement in the timeless wisdom of the Bible. Let's explore 15 Bible verses that inspire patience and trust, and discover the hope that sustains us during these times.
"Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!" - Psalm 27:14
"But they who wait for 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." - Isaiah 40:31
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." - Proverbs 3:5-6
"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up." - Galatians 6:9
"I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word, I hope." - Psalm 130:5
"Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming." - Matthew 24:42
"Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains." - James 5:7
"The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him." - Lamentations 3:25
"But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me." - Micah 7:7
"But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience." - Romans 8:25
"For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the endβit will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay." - Habakkuk 2:3
"In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, 'So shall your offspring be.'" - Romans 4:18
"But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day." - 2 Peter 3:8
"Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.'" - Mark 10:27
"And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer, and perfecter of faith." - Hebrews 12:1-2
As we reflect on these Bible verses, we find that waiting is not wasted time. Instead, it is an opportunity for growth, trust, and hope. Just as Noah patiently waited for the flood to end, just as Abraham waited for the promised son, and just as Jesus waited for the appointed time to fulfill his mission, we too can find strength in waiting. It is during these seasons that we learn to surrender our desires and trust in God's perfect timing.
Dear reader, as you find yourself in a season of waiting, may you find solace in these verses and be reminded of God's faithfulness. May you cultivate patience and trust in your heart, knowing that God's plans for your life are far greater than you can imagine. Let your heart take courage, for God is with you every step of the way.
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Zawadi (Guest) on December 10, 2018
Hebrews 10:19-22 β "Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water."
Selemani (Guest) on December 9, 2018
Mark 8:34-38 β "Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it. What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Fatherβs glory with the holy angels.'"
Mwagonda (Guest) on December 7, 2018
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. β Matthew 5:14
Peter Mwambui (Guest) on December 4, 2018
Inspiring words, Iβm sharing this! π
Victor Malima (Guest) on December 3, 2018
1 Peter 1:13-16 β "Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'"
Nahida (Guest) on December 1, 2018
Luke 6:27-31 β "But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you."
Ann Wambui (Guest) on November 27, 2018
For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. β Galatians 3:26
David Sokoine (Guest) on November 25, 2018
Faith is the assurance that Godβs plan is better than your dreams. β Unknown
Francis Njeru (Guest) on November 25, 2018
Trust in His plan.
Khalifa (Guest) on November 20, 2018
You always post exactly what I need to hear. This one really spoke to me!
Nassor (Guest) on November 10, 2018
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. β 2 Corinthians 4:18
Michael Onyango (Guest) on November 10, 2018
Faith is not something you have to muster up, itβs something God gives you. β Ephesians 2:8
Mjaka (Guest) on November 7, 2018
1 Corinthians 15:50-52 β "I declare to you, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changedβin a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed."
Andrew Mchome (Guest) on October 23, 2018
God love never fails.
Rabia (Guest) on October 9, 2018
Love the simplicity and wisdom here. πΏ
Mwinyi (Guest) on September 29, 2018
It is not the strength of your faith, but the object of your faith that actually saves you. β Timothy Keller
Salum (Guest) on September 27, 2018
Faith doesnβt make things easy, but it makes them possible. β Unknown
Monica Nyalandu (Guest) on September 22, 2018
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. β Romans 12:12
Alice Jebet (Guest) on September 21, 2018
For we are Godβs handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works. β Ephesians 2:10
Samson Mahiga (Guest) on September 16, 2018
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. β 1 Peter 5:7
Francis Mrope (Guest) on August 27, 2018
Let your light shine before others
Benjamin Kibicho (Guest) on August 21, 2018
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. β Romans 12:21
Mashaka (Guest) on August 19, 2018
This quote is a reminder of how powerful words can be.
Esther Cheruiyot (Guest) on August 16, 2018
Our faith grows when we acknowledge that our Father knows best and is always working on our behalf. β Beth Moore
Jacob Kiplangat (Guest) on August 15, 2018
This quote brightened my day.
Andrew Mchome (Guest) on August 15, 2018
Faith is trusting in the goodness of God and His love for you, even when life is hard. β Francis Chan
Paul Kamau (Guest) on August 13, 2018
And Jesus said to him, βGo; your faith has made you well.β Immediately he regained his sight and began following Him on the road. β Mark 10:52
Peter Mugendi (Guest) on August 12, 2018
Faith is the refusal to panic. β Martin Lloyd-Jones
Fredrick Mutiso (Guest) on July 27, 2018
Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. β Psalm 125:1
Mtumwa (Guest) on July 13, 2018
I needed this perspective.
Christopher Oloo (Guest) on July 2, 2018
Beautiful and meaningful quote.
Tabu (Guest) on June 28, 2018
He replied, βBlessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.β β Luke 11:28
Josephine Nekesa (Guest) on June 23, 2018
Faith is not a leap in the dark, but a step into the light. β Unknown
Peter Otieno (Guest) on June 20, 2018
Faith is taking God at His word. β Anonymous
Fadhili (Guest) on June 17, 2018
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. β Isaiah 43:2
David Musyoka (Guest) on June 10, 2018
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. β 1 Corinthians 16:13
Janet Sumari (Guest) on June 8, 2018
Matthew 6:19-21 β "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Jane Muthui (Guest) on June 7, 2018
Faith will carry you through storms, but not without getting wet. β Anonymous
Moses Kipkemboi (Guest) on May 30, 2018
Your story isn't over; God is still writing it
Maida (Guest) on May 26, 2018
Love the simplicity and wisdom here.
Lucy Mushi (Guest) on May 25, 2018
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. β James 1:5
Chris Okello (Guest) on May 21, 2018
I feel this on a deep level. π
Carol Nyakio (Guest) on April 26, 2018
Romans 6:5-7 β "For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sinβbecause anyone who has died has been set free from sin."
Andrew Mchome (Guest) on April 25, 2018
The righteous will live by faith. β Romans 1:17
Nancy Komba (Guest) on March 25, 2018
Faith does not eliminate questions, but faith knows where to take them. β Elisabeth Elliot
Henry Sokoine (Guest) on March 23, 2018
Faith is not believing that God can, itβs knowing that He will. β Unknown
Sarah Achieng (Guest) on March 22, 2018
Revelation 21:1-4 β "Then I saw βa new heaven and a new earth,β for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, βLook! Godβs dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.β"
Ruth Mtangi (Guest) on March 19, 2018
Faith is not knowing what the future holds, but knowing who holds the future. β Unknown
Edward Chepkoech (Guest) on March 19, 2018
But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. β James 1:6
Alice Jebet (Guest) on March 8, 2018
2 Corinthians 4:7-10 β "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body."
Violet Mumo (Guest) on March 8, 2018
Luke 15:20-24 β "So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. The son said to him, βFather, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.β But the father said to his servants, βQuick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Letβs have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.β So they began to celebrate."
Nuru (Guest) on March 3, 2018
Matthew 5:3-10 β "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
Alice Wanjiru (Guest) on March 3, 2018
You are never alone; God is with you
Jafari (Guest) on February 25, 2018
So much truth in this! π
Farida (Guest) on February 24, 2018
To trust God in the light is nothing, but to trust Him in the dark, that is faith. β Charles Spurgeon
Patrick Kidata (Guest) on February 21, 2018
I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, βMove from here to there,β and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. β Matthew 17:20
Sharifa (Guest) on February 14, 2018
This quote is so uplifting! π«
Christopher Oloo (Guest) on February 11, 2018
Faith is trusting that Godβs plans are greater than your dreams. β Unknown
Stephen Kangethe (Guest) on January 27, 2018
Faith isnβt believing without proof but trusting without reservation. β Unknown
Monica Nyalandu (Guest) on January 23, 2018
Trust in His plan.