Best Christian Quotes to Support your Faith, Edited by Melkisedeck Leon Shine

Hope in Times of Waiting: 15 Bible Verses for Patience and Trust

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Author/Editor: Melkisedeck Leon Shine, 2015-2017: AckySHINE.com

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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👥 Arifa Guest Dec 11, 2023

Acts 4:11-12 – "Jesus is 'the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.' Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved."

👥 Sharon Kibiru Guest Dec 4, 2023

2 Corinthians 4:7-10 – "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body."

👥 Umi Guest Dec 4, 2023

Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark. – Rabindranath Tagore

👥 Martin Otieno Guest Dec 4, 2023

Hebrews 10:35-36 – "So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised."

👥 Fadhili Guest Nov 25, 2023

Ephesians 2:8-10 – "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."

👥 Wilson Ombati Guest Nov 16, 2023

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline. – 2 Timothy 1:7

👥 Mwanaidi Guest Nov 15, 2023

Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. – Isaiah 43:1

👥 Monica Lissu Guest Nov 11, 2023

The Lord is near to all who call on Him

👥 Grace Mligo Guest Nov 5, 2023

Short but so impactful! ⚡

👥 Juma Guest Oct 25, 2023

The Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. – 2 Thessalonians 3:3

👥 Rose Kiwanga Guest Oct 6, 2023

Faith is resting in the fact that God has everything under control. – Unknown

👥 Charles Mchome Guest Oct 6, 2023

Walk by faith, not by sight

👥 Mwajabu Guest Oct 2, 2023

Short but so impactful!

👥 Victor Sokoine Guest Oct 1, 2023

His mercy is a constant reminder of His love

👥 Mary Kendi Guest Oct 1, 2023

John 14:23-27 – "Jesus replied, ‘Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me. All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.’"

👥 Mwanaisha Guest Sep 28, 2023

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God. – Ephesians 2:8

👥 Shamim Guest Sep 22, 2023

Just what I needed to hear today! Your quotes are always so inspiring.

👥 Tabu Guest Sep 16, 2023

John 8:12 – "When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'"

👥 Chiku Guest Sep 15, 2023

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. – John 16:33

👥 Margaret Anyango Guest Sep 2, 2023

Faith is seeing God’s light in the midst of the darkest storm. – Unknown

👥 Ann Awino Guest Sep 2, 2023

Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. – 1 John 4:8

👥 Stephen Malecela Guest Aug 22, 2023

1 John 4:7-10 – "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins."

👥 Rahma Guest Aug 21, 2023

Luke 12:33-34 – "Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

👥 David Musyoka Guest Aug 17, 2023

1 Corinthians 3:16-17 – "Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple."

👥 George Wanjala Guest Aug 15, 2023

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. – 1 Chronicles 16:34

👥 Zawadi Guest Aug 13, 2023

Very motivating and powerful!

👥 Isaac Kiptoo Guest Aug 11, 2023

Keep the faith!

👥 George Ndungu Guest Aug 2, 2023

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds

👥 Stephen Kikwete Guest Jul 31, 2023

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. – Matthew 11:28

👥 Samuel Omondi Guest Jun 29, 2023

Grace and peace be with you.

👥 Rashid Guest Jun 12, 2023

Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. – Matthew 5:44

👥 Abdillah Guest Jun 12, 2023

This one really made me think. 🤔 I love how this quote challenges me to reflect on my own life and decisions. It’s not just motivational—it’s thought-provoking. It encourages me to take a deeper look at myself and how I approach certain situations. Sometimes, we need to be reminded to pause and think before we act, and this quote does exactly that. It’s going to stick with me for a while, and I’m so grateful for this moment of introspection!

👥 George Tenga Guest Jun 6, 2023

Feed your faith and your fears will starve to death. – Anonymous

👥 Edwin Ndambuki Guest May 27, 2023

Let your faith be bigger than your fears

👥 Salima Guest May 17, 2023

James 1:2-4 – "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

👥 Sumaya Guest May 8, 2023

Wow, so thought-provoking!

👥 Maida Guest May 4, 2023

Hebrews 4:14-16 – "Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."

👥 Rose Amukowa Guest May 2, 2023

Faith is not seeing miracles but knowing God’s power and presence in your life. – Unknown

👥 Chum Guest May 1, 2023

I love the simplicity and depth of this quote—so much wisdom!

👥 Mhina Guest Apr 24, 2023

Such great wisdom in few words!

👥 Victor Malima Guest Apr 19, 2023

Wow, this really hit home. 💥

👥 Betty Kimaro Guest Apr 11, 2023

John 10:9-11 – "I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."

👥 Faith Kariuki Guest Apr 10, 2023

Feeling inspired after reading! 💫

👥 Khamis Guest Apr 8, 2023

Such a timely reminder to stay focused on what truly matters.

👥 Binti Guest Mar 31, 2023

Romans 8:28-30 – "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. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified."

👥 Grace Mligo Guest Mar 30, 2023

God has a purpose even in your pain

👥 Elizabeth Mrema Guest Mar 29, 2023

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding

👥 Mary Mrope Guest Feb 19, 2023

I’ve been struggling lately, but this quote gives me hope again.

👥 Umi Guest Feb 17, 2023

Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. – 1 Chronicles 16:11

👥 Irene Makena Guest Feb 8, 2023

John 8:12 – "When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'"

👥 James Malima Guest Feb 3, 2023

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. – Psalm 138:7

👥 Sekela Guest Feb 3, 2023

Faith is what keeps you going when there’s nothing left to hold onto. – Unknown

👥 Victor Mwalimu Guest Jan 24, 2023

Matthew 22:37-40 – "Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."

👥 Bernard Oduor Guest Jan 21, 2023

Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see

👥 Frank Sokoine Guest Jan 16, 2023

Luke 24:45-49 – "Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, 'This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.'"

👥 Lucy Wangui Guest Jan 8, 2023

His mercy endures forever

👥 Michael Mboya Guest Jan 3, 2023

Worry ends where faith begins. – George Mueller

👥 Alice Mrema Guest Dec 30, 2022

Such a beautiful quote!

👥 George Ndungu Guest Dec 28, 2022

He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings, you will find refuge. – Psalm 91:4

👥 Alice Wanjiru Guest Dec 26, 2022

Colossians 3:12-14 – "Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."