“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

Waiting on God can feel long and uncertain. When answers don’t come quickly, discouragement can creep in. Yet Isaiah 40:31 reminds us that hope in God renews our strength.

Trusting Him during the wait doesn’t mean sitting idly—it means relying on His timing and allowing His power to sustain us. When we choose to wait patiently and surrender our need for control, we gain the strength to keep moving forward without growing weary.

True hope is not passive; it is an active trust that God is working behind the scenes, even when we cannot see the outcome.

“Hope in God is the source of our strength. When we wait on Him, He gives us the ability to endure without growing tired.”

Emily had prayed for a new direction in life but felt stuck. She tried to make things happen on her own, but nothing worked. Frustrated, she heard God whisper, “Wait on Me.” She let go of her plans, and in the waiting, her faith grew stronger. In time, she saw how God was preparing everything perfectly behind the scenes. Her strength came from trusting God’s timing, not her own efforts.

1. Hope in God renews our strength and keeps us from growing tired.
2. Waiting on God is an active trust in His perfect timing.
3. Surrendering control lets God work freely in our lives.

What area of your life requires you to wait patiently on God, trusting His timing?

If you’re waiting on God, don’t lose hope. Trust His timing and let Him renew your strength. Even when you cannot see the full picture, know that He is working for your good.

Lord, help me trust Your timing and wait on You. Renew my strength as I surrender my plans. I trust that You are working for my good, even when I cannot see it. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Waiting is not wasted time. In it, God renews our strength and shapes our faith. Wait with hope, knowing He’s working in the background.