Waiting on God: The Ultimate Patience Test

Mark the Patient

Hey everyone! So let’s talk about waiting. You know that moment when you’re waiting for God to answer your prayers? It’s like waiting for a pizza delivery that’s three hours late. You start questioning your whole life—like, did I even order a pizza? Or was that just a dream? I mean, I expected God to show up like a delivery guy with a hot pizza, but instead, it’s like I’m stuck here with cold, hard silence.

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I read somewhere that the first step in waiting is to name your expectations. Like, okay, I expected to be married by 40. But here I am, 39, with nothing but a cat and a Netflix subscription! At this point, my cat is the only one getting a ring—because you bet I’m putting a collar on that fluffball.

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Then there’s the whole idea of embracing tension. Like, what are we embracing exactly? If I wanted tension, I’d just hang out with my parents during the holidays! Trust me, nothing builds character like trying to navigate political debates at the dinner table—'So, how’s that waiting for God thing working out for you, sweetie?'

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Let me ask you guys—who here has been waiting on something? (Pause for hands.) Yeah, look at all those hands! How many of you feel like God is just taking a coffee break while you’re here suffering in silence? Like, are you even listening up there? It’s like trying to get a hold of customer service—they put you on hold, and you start considering if you should just give up and tweet about your bad experience!

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But hey, I’ve learned one thing: waiting is not a waste. It’s basically God's way of saying, 'Chill, I’m working on something bigger.' So, the next time you find yourself staring at the wall for hours, just remember—God’s probably redecorating your future, and hopefully, he’s choosing better paint colors than my last apartment!