Am I the only one who believes God can but wonders why He hasn’t?
Have you ever prayed for something good, something that lined up perfectly with God’s heart, and still found yourself waiting? It’s one of the hardest parts of faith – when God seems silent and the answers feel overdue. In this message, we explore what it really means to wait well.
In Am I the Only One Weary in the Waiting? Pastor Chris reminds us that God’s silence is not His absence and that His delay is never neglect. Waiting can become holy ground when we invite God to meet us in it. Through stories of Scripture and real-life honesty, this message uncovers how God’s strength often rises right in the middle of our weakness and how hope stays alive when we stop trying to control what only God can complete.
This message all about how the Holy Spirit meets us in the tension of the “already and the not yet” – where prayers are still being answered and faith is still being formed.
If you missed the live service or want to reflect further, you can watch the full message above anytime after. We’ve also included discussion questions to dig deeper into the message and a handout with fill-ins to guide your reflection. You can find the handout by clicking the “Download” button above. Whether you watch this on your own or share it with your small group, we hope this message encourages you.
Discussion Questions
- What are some of the ways you’ve experienced “waiting seasons” in your life, and how did they shape your view of God?
- How do you usually respond when prayers seem to go unanswered for a long time, and what emotions surface during that waiting?
- In the message, we talked about “the already and the not yet.” How does that truth help you understand the tension between what God has promised and what you’re still waiting to see?
- When have you seen God working in you, rather than around you, during a time when He seemed silent?
- How can asking boldly keep your faith alive even when you don’t see results, and what might it look like to “ask boldly” this week?
- Why do you think God sometimes chooses to strengthen us through waiting rather than removing the need to wait?
- What does it mean to “trust deeply” when circumstances make no sense, and what helps you stay anchored in that kind of trust?
- How can hope remain “living” when the outcome hasn’t changed – what role does the resurrection play in sustaining that kind of hope?
- Where do you see the Holy Spirit bringing renewal or new strength in your current season of waiting?
- How can our community – as a church or small group – come alongside one another to help each other wait well?
