Ordinary Waiting

As a child, my life felt defined by waiting.

I waited for my family to wake up in the mornings.
I waited for the TV channels to begin broadcasting—this was back when screens displayed a test pattern until the day’s programming began.
I waited by the window, ready early as my dad instructed, watching for whoever was giving me a ride so they wouldn't have to wait for me.
On beach vacations, I waited for the adults to put down their books and come with me into the ocean.

Waiting wasn’t easy then. And if I’m honest, it still doesn’t come naturally. But over time, I’ve come to see that waiting is not just a childhood frustration—it’s can be a deeply spiritual experience.

A Different Kind of Waiting

 The Bible offers a surprising view of waiting. Isaiah 40:31 paints a picture of renewed strength and energy acquired through waiting.

“They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.”

But the promis

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