Let me guess—you’re tired.

Tired of being the “strong one.”
Tired of praying with hope and waking up with heaviness.
Tired of saying “God’s got me” with your mouth while your heart quietly whispers, “But does He?”

Waiting on God can feel like the most spiritual form of emotional cardio. You’re sweating in the spirit, gasping for breath, and wondering if this is what the Bible meant by “endure hardship like a good soldier.”

But let me tell you something from one spiritually winded warrior to another:

God is not punishing you. He’s preparing you.

And yes, I know that sounds like a pretty little Christian mug quote—but let’s go deeper.

The Reality of the Wait

This is the part nobody wants to preach about.
We want the suddenly, the breakthrough, the miracle—hallelujah, yes and amen!

But what about the months where you hear nothing?
When your prayers hit the ceiling and bounce back like a bad email address?
When you’ve sown seeds in tears but your field still looks like a desert?

That’s when the enemy starts whispering:

• “God forgot about you.”
• “You missed your moment.”
• “If He really loved you, He would’ve come through by now.”

And if we’re honest… sometimes we believe him.

But the Word of God says:

“The Lord is good to those who wait for Him,
to the soul who seeks Him.”
— Lamentations 3:25

Not to those who perform.
Not to those who hustle, manipulate, or settle.

To those who WAIT.

God’s Silence Is Not a No—It’s a Setup

I know you’re thinking, “But I’ve been waiting forever, sis.”
You’ve been faithful, obedient, attending church, praying, deleting numbers, blocking exes, fasting, paying tithes, worshiping through the tears—and still… nothing.

But hear me:

God is not Amazon Prime. He’s not late—He’s intentional.

He’s not just working on the thing—you know, the job, the spouse, the healing, the breakthrough.
He’s working on you.

Because what good is a door if you’re not ready to walk through it?

Sometimes God is holding the blessing back—not to withhold from you, but to mature you, so you won’t mishandle what you begged Him for.

“Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
— James 1:4

You’re not being punished. You’re being processed.
That oil you’re praying for? It comes with a press.
That anointing you want? It comes through the crushing.

To the One Who Feels Forgotten

Can I talk to the woman scrolling Instagram wondering why her womb is still empty, her ring finger still bare, her inbox still silent?

Can I speak to the one who feels like God skipped them?

Sis, He didn’t skip you—He’s saving you.

• Saving you from premature promotion.
• Saving you from tying yourself to someone who looks like a blessing but carries a curse.
• Saving you from placing your identity in answered prayers instead of the One who answers.

“You keep track of all my sorrows.
You have collected all my tears in Your bottle.
You have recorded each one in Your book.”
— Psalm 56:8

Every tear you’ve cried in silence?
He saw it. He saved it. He sanctified it.

The Ugly Truth About Waiting

Here’s something we don’t say enough: waiting is ugly.

It’s not a cute Pinterest season with soft worship music in the background.
No. Sometimes it looks like:

• Crying in the shower so your kids don’t hear.
• Journaling prayers you’re not even sure God will answer.
• Wondering if you’re “too much,” “not enough,” or just “too forgotten.”

And on top of that, we pretend like we’re okay.
We go to church, smile through pain, lead small groups, and say things like “God’s got it!”
Meanwhile, our faith is hanging by a thread.

But here’s the good news:

“A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not snuff out.”
— Isaiah 42:3

Even if your faith is faint—you are still seen.
Even if you’re mad at God—He’s still near.
Even if you stopped praying—He never stopped listening.

To the One Who’s Ready to Give Up

You might not want to admit it, but I will:

There were days I wanted to walk away. Not just from church, but from God.
Because hope deferred really does make the heart sick (Proverbs 13:12).
And sometimes, the waiting hurts more than the loss.

But then the Holy Spirit whispered:
“What if the wait isn’t the problem—what if the way you see Me in the wait is?”

Whew.

See, waiting doesn’t just expose your patience.
It exposes your theology.

Do you believe He’s still good—even when He’s quiet?
Do you believe He’s still faithful—even when nothing changes?

You’re not weak for being weary.
But don’t let your weariness lie to you about who your Father is.

If You Don’t Know Jesus

If you’ve been waiting on everything else to fix the ache in your soul, let me tell you the truth:

You don’t need the thing. You need the One who made you.

Your answer isn’t in the next relationship, paycheck, or opportunity.

Your answer is in a Man who waited on a cross for you—arms open, blood poured, heart broken.

“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
— Matthew 11:28

Not temporary rest.
Not numb-it-with-Netflix rest.
Not scroll-until-I-feel-better rest.

Eternal. Soul-level. Peaceful, joy-filled, chain-breaking REST.

Say yes to Him. Don’t wait for a church building or a perfect moment. Say yes right now

To the Weary Warrior: You’re Not Crazy—You’re Called

You’re not forgotten.
You’re not cursed.
You’re not disqualified.

You’re just being forged in fire.

And what comes out of fire? Gold.

So take heart.
Cry when you need to.
Pray even if it’s just a whisper.
And when you can’t stand—kneel.

Because waiting doesn’t mean you’re losing.
It means God is writing a testimony so powerful, hell will regret ever messing with you.

Hold on. The wait will end—but the glory won’t.