Are you feeling stuck or unsure about your next steps? The Bible offers a wealth of guidance and encouragement for those moments when we might be hesitant to act. The scripture instills a sense of urgency and purpose, compelling us to reflect on what we’re waiting for in our lives.
In this collection, we’ve gathered 30 powerful verses that challenge us to move forward in faith, nudge us towards action, and inspire us to stop lingering in uncertainty. Whether you’re seeking direction, motivation, or reassurance, let these verses illuminate your path and energize your spirit.
But those who wait on 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.
Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!
The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him.
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.
Therefore the LORD waits to be gracious to you, and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. For the LORD is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.
Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices.
But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.
Do not say, I will repay evil; wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you.
I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry.
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.
Our soul waits for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.
So that you are not lacking in any gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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.
For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.
I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope;
O LORD, be gracious to us; we wait for you. Be our arm every morning, our salvation in the time of trouble.
But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word.
The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.
For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.
And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.
These all look to you, to give them their food in due season.
To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.
In the path of your judgments, O LORD, we wait for you; your name and remembrance are the desire of our soul.
And thus Abraham, having patiently waited, obtained the promise.
With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
Which he will display at the proper time—he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords.
O LORD, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch.
Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.
Famous and Strong Quotes about what are you waiting for
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Are you paralyzed with fear? That’s a good sign. Fear is good. Like self-doubt. Fear is like self-doubt: it tells you what you have to do.
Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.
You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.
You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you.
Embracing God’s Call to Action
Heavenly Father,
In moments of hesitation and doubt, we often find ourselves asking, “What are you waiting for?” Lord, instill in our hearts a sense of urgency and purpose. Help us to recognize the opportunities you place before us and to act with courage and faith.
May we not linger in fear or procrastination, but instead step boldly into the plans you have designed for us. Equip us with your strength to move forward, trusting in your guidance. Remind us that you are always with us, providing the wisdom and discernment we need.
As we seek your will, may we also encourage others to seek their own paths of action. Together, let us fulfill the calling you have placed on our lives, bringing glory to your name.
In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.