When the Waiting Becomes the Breakthrough

Waiting on the Lord sounds noble—until you're the one doing the waiting.

For months, I found myself in that quiet, uncomfortable space. The space where doors weren’t opening, where prayers felt delayed, and where my faith was being quietly tested in the stillness. I had just finished a contract that had been extended multiple times, and even though the end was expected, I wasn’t ready. I thought I was. But the reality of the unknown, especially when tied to finances, identity, and purpose, left me spinning.

Every day, I got up, prayed, searched job boards, and waited for something—anything—to shift. And during that time, God was silent… at least in the way I expected Him to speak.

But it was in that silence that He began speaking the loudest.

You see, I thought I was waiting for a new job. What I didn’t realize was that God was actually preparing a new version of me. One that would enter the next season with a different heart posture—less self-reliant, more dependent on Him. Less panicked, more peaceful. Less about provision, more about presence.

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength…”Isaiah 40:31 wasn’t just a scripture anymore—it became a lifeline. It reminded me that waiting is not passive; it’s preparation. It’s refining. It’s obedience in disguise.

Some days I was encouraged. Other days, I was full of doubt. And many days, I had to remind myself that being unemployed didn’t mean being unseen by God. He hadn’t forgotten me; He was simply building something in me that couldn’t be rushed.

During that time, I leaned into writing. I worshipped more. I cried out to God in raw, honest prayers. I reminded myself that He had never failed me, and this wouldn’t be the first time. And then—just when I had laid it all down—just when I stopped trying to force it—He opened the door.

I got the call.

A new job. A new opportunity. A new beginning.

It wasn’t just any job—it was the right job.

One that aligned with my skills, but also respected my time, my calling, and my growth. It was as if God had been holding it the whole time, waiting for me to finally stop trying to fix everything on my own.

And I’ll be honest—when I got the offer, I cried. Not because of the job itself, but because I knew it was an answered prayer. A tangible reminder that God heard me in the quiet. That He saw me. That He still opens doors no man can shut.

This experience has taught me so much. Here’s what I’ve learned in the waiting:

1. Waiting is not wasted. God is never idle. Even when we feel like nothing is happening, He’s working behind the scenes—aligning people, preparing hearts, and protecting us from what we don’t see.

2. The silence is sacred. Sometimes God speaks the loudest in the quietest moments. It’s in the stillness where He reveals the deepest parts of ourselves and shows us how to truly trust Him.

3. Provision often follows surrender. It wasn’t until I truly let go of control—of fear, of timing, of expectations—that God began to move. My desperation became a doorway to deeper faith.

4. He is faithful. Always.Not sometimes. Not when I get it right. Not when I’ve earned it. He is faithful even when I am frustrated, flawed, or forgetful.

   
   

I’m starting this new job not just as an employee, but as a daughter of the King who has been carried through the waiting. I walk into this new season with gratitude, with lessons learned, and with a heart that trusts Him more deeply than ever before.

So, if you're in the waiting room right now—don’t despise it. Let God do His work. Take the time to listen. To grow. To release what you’re clinging to. Because when He moves, it will be right. It will be sure. And it will be worth the wait.

“The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. It is good that one should hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.”—Lamentations 3:25-26

Yes, waiting is hard. But when the wait is over and you step into the promise, you’ll look back and realize that the waiting was the becoming.

And now, I’m walking into the new—not just with a job, but with a renewed heart.