Where Faith Meets Delay

This piece comes from a place of lived experience — from all the times I rushed ahead, ignored wise voices, and found myself lost. And each time that I struggled to wait, listen, or trust, God taught me the lessons I needed to learn and met me with infinite mercy. These words are my reminder that His timing is perfect, and His grace never runs out. If you’ve ever taken the long way around, may these lines remind you that God’s arms are still open, His path is still good, and His promises still, and will forever, hold true.

Wait on the Lord

My mama had said,
I didn’t — and found
Many troubles instead.

Wait on the Lord,
The pastor had preached,
But I ran on my own
And lost the peace I’d reached.

Wait on the Lord,
My brother implored,
But I went the opposite way —
His wise advice ignored.

Wait on the Lord,
A dear friend reminded,
But I chose my own path
Instead of the one He’d provided.

Wait on the Lord,
The good Word had said,
But I grew impatient
And followed my own heart instead.

How many times (like me)
Do we need to be reminded
Before we finally follow
The path as He’s designed it?

But thankfully, He gives us true grace,
And with a still voice, He calls —
Reminding us of His love
Even when we fall.

If we come back,
He welcomes us home
With arms outstretched —
We never have to roam.

His path is much better
Than the one we have in mind.
If we ask Him to guide our steps,
True peace and joy we’ll find.

His mercy is unending.
He forgives us anew.
Wait on the Lord —
He sees the end from the beginning,
And His promises hold true.

“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

“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” Psalm 27:14

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

“Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you, and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.” Isaiah 30:18

“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”  Exodus 14:14

“Be still, and know that I am God.”  Isaiah 46:10

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  1. Jacques Ntihaniraho Avatar
    Jacques Ntihaniraho

    Amen and Amen! 🙏 that is very true. I find this verse interesting due to how it emphasizes the waiting on the Lord “Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.” And the cool thing is how the very word contains the power that we need to do what it says, only by yielding to God thru trusting and obeying him. Thanks for this powerful reminder and encouragement.

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  2. Katrine Tuba Avatar
    Katrine Tuba

    That is so true, Jacques! Isn’t it such an amazing thing that His Word doesn’t return to Him void? Praying we’ll both yield to Him and follow the path He leads us, one step at a time! Thank you for your note 😃

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  3. Kimberly Avatar
    Kimberly

    Oh boy, I really felt this one! I’ve done the same thing more times than I’d like to admit, hearing “wait” from the people who love me and from the Word… and still trying to outrun God’s timing. I love that you wrote it from a place of lived experience and mercy. It’s reminds me that I’m not alone.

    The best part is the hope threaded through it. Even when we take the long way around, He doesn’t slam the door. He keeps calling, steady and kind, and when we come back, we’re met with open arms. “Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart” (Psalm 27:14). Needed that reminder today to help me persevere during a difficult season here.

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    1. Katrine Tuba Avatar
      Katrine Tuba

      Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience, Sister ♥️

      I agree! I’m so glad He waits with open arms and mercy, even after we’ve strayed! What a God of infinite love! So sorry to hear you’re going through a difficult season….sending many thoughts, prayer, and virtual hugs your way 🤗

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