In the Waiting: Drawing Near to God in Seasons of Wanting

Waiting is something we either try to avoid or try to end as soon as possible. We have a hard time sitting in the tension of wanting but not yet having. There are so many emotions doubts and questions in the waiting and were not quite sure what to do with them. Often the waiting becomes a point of tension in our faith and our relationship with God. We blame Him for the waiting and wonder why He hasnt come through yet. Waiting is isolating and it challenges our belief in Gods goodness and faithfulness. But what if we that hard tension of waiting could become a catalyst for knowing God better? What if deeper intimacy with God could be birthed in the middle of our waiting seasons? Were all waiting for something-change healing freedom connection community deliverance. We get to decide how we handle that waiting. Do we try to push through it or end it to get what we want? Or do we choose to enter into it honestly and vulnerably with God? Do we focus on getting that thing were waiting for or do we seek to be near to God and know Him better no matter the outcome of our desire?In the Waiting is a 40 day journey through Scripture as we come alongside others who waited. Through their stories well learn how to wait well what not to do while we wait and most importantly how to draw near to God in seasons of wanting.