Trusting God In Seasons Of Waiting

Can I tell you something? I remember the first time I started noticing feathers everywhere. Hand to heart, it felt like a tiny, holy wink from God when I was in a season that felt stalled. In this episode I sit with my new friend Kristen and we talk about what waiting really feels like, the tension that stretches you, and how God speaks in small, ordinary ways while He is quietly preparing the next thing.

Here's the thing I love about our conversation - we move from an honest, messy place into scripture and then into practice. Kristin calls her seasons "weight training" because waiting builds strength the way lifting does. She uses a slow cooker versus Instapot image (and yes, we both laughed because food analogies are my love language) to explain that some promises marinate. That metaphor stuck with me because it honored the slow, faithful work of God without pretending waiting is easy.

We also talk about the ways God nudges us when we slow down. Kristin told the story about sitting in church hearing Isaiah 40:31 and then seeing three eagles on the drive home. That was a literal chin-check moment - God lifted her head and shifted her gaze. I told her about feathers appearing in my life, and how I keep them in my car as reminders that God is present, noticing the minute things.

One of the most tender pieces of this episode is the language we use for how God speaks. Kristin calls some of those moments "God's lyrical alarms" - a song that wakes you gently with truth. We both agreed that the world teaches speed and immediacy, but God often shows up in pauses, nudges, and tiny signs. I asked hard questions out loud, like why some promises seem to come quickly for others. She answered with humility and the reminder that trust is the practice God is shaping.

If you're wondering what to do when you're stuck between prayer and promise, we land on simple practices you can try this week. Try these few things I shared with Kristin and you can put into practice right away

• Lift your eyes - literally look up when you walk, notice what God might be pointing to.
• Keep a record - jot down small signs, songs, feathers, or moments that feel like God's whisper.
• Choose patience as training - treat waiting like strength building rather than punishment.
• Listen for lyrical reminders - a song, a phrase, a dream can re-center your heart toward trust.

I weave scripture through the conversation and we reference Isaiah 40:31 as a promise that waiting is not wasted. You will hear vulnerability, honest questions, and the kind of encouragement that feels like a friend sitting across from you with a cup of tea. You see, I don't pretend waiting is painless, but I do believe God is at work inside it.

If you're in a season of not-knowing, this episode is for you. It's practical, it is gentle, and it points you back to noticing the small, real ways God speaks. Come listen, take notes, and try one practical step this week. Please listen, share with a friend who needs this, and leave feedback about this episode so we can continue these conversations together.