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Faith in the In-Between

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Psalm 27:14 — Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.

My wife and I were standing on the highest peak of Tijuana, Mexico. There we experienced a breathtaking view of the city—and the gravity of deep disappointment settling in our chests.

We had spent the last year preparing to serve as missionaries in Central America. We met with teams and stepped forward, desiring to discern God’s call.

Yet despite our desire for the nations, doors closed in three different countries, leaving us in a season of waiting and uncertainty.

But how do you respond when a door shuts? What do you do when you’re trying to be obedient, and things don’t work out how you expected?

In the book of Nehemiah, we see a man burdened with vision. But in humility, he bowed low under the weight of God’s providence. Nehemiah’s conviction did not drive him to force outcomes; it drove him to his knees.

Just like Nehemiah, the calling of God is rarely the version we sketch in our minds. Instead, the calling is surrender—no matter the outcome. So, we pray. We fast, and we stay near to God as we walk with Him.

Because we don’t hold the vision—He does.

And here’s the comforting thing we were learning. God knows our dreams and passions. He has not ignored them or cast them aside. In His remarkable wisdom, He weaves His sovereign plans together with the desires He Himself put inside us.

So, when we sense a call, we remain faithful.

When a door closes, we remain faithful.

And we wait patiently for the Lord. We choose to be brave despite the outcome.

Because God is never confused.

He can redirect our future more beautifully than we could ever imagine.

In the words of a seasoned missionary, “God is faithful to finish the work He starts—not necessarily the works we start. So, stay obedient, my friend.”

 

A MOMENT TO REFLECT

  • Have you ever experienced a closed door when you believed God was leading you somewhere?
  • How do you typically respond when life doesn’t unfold the way you expected?
  • What does “waiting patiently for the Lord” look like in your current season?
  • Is there an area of your life where God may be inviting you to surrender the outcome instead of forcing it?
  • How can remembering God’s sovereignty give you courage while you wait?
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Confidence in God’s Word

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“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”

Psalm 27:14

The words were still fresh in her mind, sharp and uninvited. The criticisms from others had cut deep, leaving Maddie feeling vulnerable and second-guessing her decisions.

Instead of letting herself spiral, she reached for her Bible. Without much thought, she flipped it open and landed on Psalm 27.

As she read, the verses seemed to leap off the page: wait for the Lord, be strong, and let your heart take courage. It felt as though God was wrapping her in a warm, steady embrace.

When she closed the Bible, something within her had shifted. The earlier comments were still present, but they had lost their sting. Maddie walked away from that time with God holding her head a little higher, confident that His truth mattered far more than anyone else’s opinion.

That encounter stayed with her because it was not just about feeling better—it was about being anchored in what is true. Life will bring its fair share of noise and hurt, but the peace of God remains unshakable and always near.

Her story makes me wonder how often we allow the voices of others to define us when God is offering something infinitely better. Perhaps this is your chance to pause, seek Him, and let His truth settle deeply in your heart.

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