Hope in Times of Waiting: 15 Bible Verses for Patience and Trust
In the journey of life, we often find ourselves waiting for something. It could be waiting for a job offer, waiting for healing, waiting for a breakthrough, or waiting for a loved one to return. Waiting can be challenging, and it often tests our patience and trust in God. But in times of waiting, we can find hope and encouragement in the timeless wisdom of the Bible. Let's explore 15 Bible verses that inspire patience and trust, and discover the hope that sustains us during these times.
"Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!" - Psalm 27:14
"But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." - Isaiah 40:31
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." - Proverbs 3:5-6
"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up." - Galatians 6:9
"I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word, I hope." - Psalm 130:5
"Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming." - Matthew 24:42
"Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains." - James 5:7
"The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him." - Lamentations 3:25
"But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me." - Micah 7:7
"But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience." - Romans 8:25
"For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay." - Habakkuk 2:3
"In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, 'So shall your offspring be.'" - Romans 4:18
"But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day." - 2 Peter 3:8
"Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.'" - Mark 10:27
"And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer, and perfecter of faith." - Hebrews 12:1-2
As we reflect on these Bible verses, we find that waiting is not wasted time. Instead, it is an opportunity for growth, trust, and hope. Just as Noah patiently waited for the flood to end, just as Abraham waited for the promised son, and just as Jesus waited for the appointed time to fulfill his mission, we too can find strength in waiting. It is during these seasons that we learn to surrender our desires and trust in God's perfect timing.
Dear reader, as you find yourself in a season of waiting, may you find solace in these verses and be reminded of God's faithfulness. May you cultivate patience and trust in your heart, knowing that God's plans for your life are far greater than you can imagine. Let your heart take courage, for God is with you every step of the way.
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Grace Mushi (Guest) on November 21, 2019
Romans 12:9-13 – "Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality."
Philip Nyaga (Guest) on November 11, 2019
If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. – Romans 10:9
Stephen Malecela (Guest) on November 6, 2019
2 Timothy 1:7-10 – "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel."
Joyce Nkya (Guest) on October 9, 2019
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago. – Ephesians 2:10
James Malima (Guest) on September 29, 2019
Romans 14:10-12 – "You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. It is written: 'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.' So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God."
Janet Sumaye (Guest) on September 27, 2019
We walk by faith, not by sight. – 2 Corinthians 5:7
Patrick Mutua (Guest) on September 21, 2019
This one speaks to me deeply.
Latifa (Guest) on September 14, 2019
I feel this on a deep level. 💓 Sometimes, certain quotes just resonate with your soul, and this one does exactly that. It speaks to a part of me that’s been searching for peace and clarity, and it’s amazing how comforting a few words can be. This quote has given me a renewed sense of hope and a reminder that I’m not alone in what I’m feeling. Thank you for sharing something that connects so deeply on an emotional level!
Joyce Aoko (Guest) on September 2, 2019
Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal. – Isaiah 26:4
Grace Njuguna (Guest) on September 2, 2019
Walk by faith, not by sight
Fatuma (Guest) on September 1, 2019
1 Corinthians 15:54-57 – "When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: 'Death has been swallowed up in victory.' 'Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?' The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
Monica Nyalandu (Guest) on August 27, 2019
The will of God will never take you where the grace of God cannot sustain you. – Billy Graham
Paul Kamau (Guest) on August 25, 2019
Matthew 25:14-18 – "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more. So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more. But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money."
James Mduma (Guest) on August 25, 2019
Timely reminder, thank you! ⏰ I didn’t realize how much I needed to hear this today. Sometimes, we get so caught up in our daily lives that we forget the bigger picture, and this quote helped me pause and reflect on what truly matters. It’s such a timely reminder to stay grounded and focused on what’s important. I’ll be carrying this message with me throughout the day, and I’m sure it will continue to inspire me in the days to come.
Halimah (Guest) on August 22, 2019
Galatians 5:13-14 – "You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
Rose Amukowa (Guest) on August 18, 2019
For nothing will be impossible with God. – Luke 1:37
Lucy Wangui (Guest) on August 17, 2019
1 Peter 1:3-5 – "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time."
Lucy Mushi (Guest) on July 29, 2019
You don’t need great faith; you need faith in a great God. – Unknown
Maida (Guest) on July 28, 2019
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 – "Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words."
Victor Kamau (Guest) on July 27, 2019
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! – 2 Corinthians 5:17
Ndoto (Guest) on July 26, 2019
When you focus on God’s promises instead of the problems, your faith increases. – Joyce Meyer
Salma (Guest) on July 17, 2019
Romans 8:26-27 – "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God."
Farida (Guest) on July 9, 2019
I’ve never thought about it this way before. This quote opened my eyes!
Selemani (Guest) on July 4, 2019
Matthew 11:28-30 – "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
Robert Ndunguru (Guest) on June 19, 2019
Faith is believing in something when common sense tells you not to. – Unknown
Janet Sumaye (Guest) on June 9, 2019
Faith is the light that guides you through darkness. – Unknown
Paul Ndomba (Guest) on June 9, 2019
In faith, there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don’t. – Blaise Pascal
Sharifa (Guest) on June 4, 2019
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. – 1 Corinthians 16:13
Lucy Mahiga (Guest) on May 28, 2019
Faith is trusting God when you have unanswered questions. – Joel Osteen
Kheri (Guest) on May 22, 2019
Galatians 3:26-28 – "So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus."
Salum (Guest) on May 10, 2019
In peace, I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. – Psalm 4:8
Grace Mushi (Guest) on April 27, 2019
The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped. – Psalm 28:7
Henry Mollel (Guest) on April 24, 2019
The righteous shall live by faith. – Romans 1:17
Mwakisu (Guest) on April 21, 2019
John 6:35-40 – "Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. But as I told you, you have seen me and still you do not believe. All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away. For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.’"
Halimah (Guest) on April 9, 2019
This is such a beautiful reminder to stay positive no matter what happens.
Alice Mrema (Guest) on April 9, 2019
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen. – Revelation 22:21
Grace Mligo (Guest) on April 5, 2019
God grace is sufficient for you
Nora Kidata (Guest) on April 5, 2019
God has a plan for you, trust in it
Amina (Guest) on April 3, 2019
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. – Revelation 22:13
Hekima (Guest) on March 31, 2019
This quote is so uplifting!
Makame (Guest) on March 16, 2019
I needed this perspective. 👀
Rose Kiwanga (Guest) on February 26, 2019
Faith is the quiet confidence that God is in control. – Unknown
James Kimani (Guest) on February 20, 2019
1 John 3:16-18 – "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth."
Peter Mugendi (Guest) on February 14, 2019
Trust in the Lord; He knows the way
Lydia Mutheu (Guest) on February 12, 2019
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. – Romans 8:28
Mwanahawa (Guest) on February 9, 2019
For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives. – Hebrews 12:6
George Wanjala (Guest) on February 7, 2019
Just perfect—so motivating!
Francis Mtangi (Guest) on February 6, 2019
Faith grows stronger in trials
Rashid (Guest) on February 2, 2019
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 – "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize."
Mary Njeri (Guest) on January 28, 2019
The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? – Psalm 27:1
Joyce Mussa (Guest) on January 23, 2019
Acts 17:24-28 – "The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us. ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, 'We are his offspring.'"
Nancy Kawawa (Guest) on January 16, 2019
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. – Isaiah 40:31
Jane Muthoni (Guest) on January 12, 2019
This one really made me think.
Catherine Mkumbo (Guest) on January 3, 2019
Faith is believing that God is who He says He is and will do what He has promised to do. – Tony Evans
Joseph Mallya (Guest) on December 29, 2018
1 John 5:14-15 – "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him."
Isaac Kiptoo (Guest) on December 28, 2018
Short but so impactful! ⚡ It’s incredible how a few simple words can carry so much meaning. This quote may be short, but it packs a punch, and it’s something I’ll be reflecting on for a long time. It reminds me that sometimes, the most powerful messages don’t need to be long or complicated—they just need to be real and honest. Thank you for sharing this—it’s such a powerful reminder of the importance of simplicity in life.
Sharifa (Guest) on December 26, 2018
Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible, and receives the impossible. – Unknown
Omari (Guest) on December 24, 2018
1 John 2:15-17 – "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever."
Kevin Maina (Guest) on December 15, 2018
God's mercy is new every morning
Peter Otieno (Guest) on December 12, 2018
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. – Romans 8:38-39