Aug. 20, 2025

Day 233: Learn to Wait Well | Isaiah 40:31

Day 233: Learn to Wait Well | Isaiah 40:31

Send us a text Tired of waiting? You're not alone. In this powerful devotional, we explore Isaiah 40:31 and discover the counterintuitive truth that waiting isn't wasting time—it's actually positioning ourselves for divine renewal and supernatural strength. We often rush ahead in our own power, trying to force solutions when God asks us to wait. But what if waiting well is actually a spiritual superpower? When we choose trust over anxiety during seasons of delay, we tap into a reservoir of d...

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Tired of waiting? You're not alone. In this powerful devotional, we explore Isaiah 40:31 and discover the counterintuitive truth that waiting isn't wasting time—it's actually positioning ourselves for divine renewal and supernatural strength.

We often rush ahead in our own power, trying to force solutions when God asks us to wait. But what if waiting well is actually a spiritual superpower? When we choose trust over anxiety during seasons of delay, we tap into a reservoir of divine energy that empowers us to "soar high on wings like eagles." This promise isn't just poetic language; it's a tangible reality for those who learn to wait with faith rather than frustration.

The devotional unpacks practical ways to transform your waiting seasons from periods of impatience to opportunities for spiritual growth. By writing down situations where you're tired of waiting and declaring God's perfect timing over them, you create a tangible reminder that resists the cultural pressure for instant results. This simple practice acknowledges your struggle while simultaneously anchoring your heart in hope.

Whether you're waiting for healing, restoration in a relationship, career direction, or answers to long-standing prayers, this episode offers fresh perspective and encouragement. God is working behind the scenes even when you can't see evidence of movement. Your waiting isn't punishment—it's preparation for the strength, wisdom, and clarity that comes from trusting His perfect timing.

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Chapters

00:32 - Welcome to Wisdom for the Day

00:57 - Isaiah 40:31 - Waiting Well

01:18 - Finding Renewal in Waiting

01:53 - Today's Practical Application

02:31 - Closing and Resources

Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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Today is Day 233.

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Learn to wait well From Isaiah, chapter 40, verse 31.

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But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.

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They will soar high on wings like eagles.

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They will run and not grow weary.

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They will walk and not faint.

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They will run and not grow weary.

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They will walk and not faint.

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A lot of times we think waiting is wasting time.

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But in God's kingdom, waiting is a place of renewal.

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When you choose to trust him instead of rushing ahead, you position yourself to receive new strength.

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Waiting well means trusting that God's working behind the scenes.

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It means resisting the urge to fix everything yourself and believing that his timing is perfect.

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The promise is clear when you wait on the Lord, you won't just survive, you'll soar.

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Today, write down one situation where you're tired of waiting.

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Next to it, write God's timing is perfect.

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Pray that truth over the situation every time impatience rises.

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I'll write it once, but I'll be praying all day long.

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Pray with me now, lord.

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Lord, teach me to wait with faith.

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Give me strength to trust you in the in between and the joy in knowing you're working, even when I can't see it.

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Help me to see that in Jesus, precious name, amen.

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Well, that's all for today, but I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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The executive producer for Wisdom of the Day is Lauren King.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you, see ya.