Bible Verses About Waiting on God

"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary."

"Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD."

"Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way."

"The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him."

"For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come."

"I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry."

"Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me."

"But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it."

"I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope."

"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."

What does the Bible say about waiting on god?

Waiting is one of God's most used but least loved tools. In a world of instant everything, God's 'not yet' can feel like 'not ever. Key King James Version passages include Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 27:14, Psalm 37:7. This page collects 10 KJV verses about waiting on god, each quoted in full.

Why does God make us wait?

God uses waiting to build faith, develop character, and align our desires with His will. Isaiah 40:31 promises that those who wait on the Lord will be renewed — not weakened — by the process.

How do I wait on God without losing hope?

Stay active in prayer and Scripture. Surround yourself with encouragers. Remember Habakkuk 2:3: the vision has 'an appointed time' and 'will surely come.' God's track record is perfect.