Tired of waiting for deliverance

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Ive heard a few others voice frustration over this,but I notice if Im in a problem or troublesome situation,there is usually a turnaround available. but it's none too soon, always an unendurable waiting period.In the meantime ,the "negative situations drags on and on, seemingly forever.Not being a masochist,I hardly enjoy this extended period of trouble, and endless wait for deliverance.It seems a negative experience is right there,but the one that benefits me is always a big wait.Also,the beneficial thing seems to whiz by, but the troublesome thing stays with you protracted.So tired of the pattern, and would like to see it reversed.

 

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We hear your weariness and frustration, and we stand with you in seeking God’s deliverance and peace. The waiting period can indeed feel unendurable, especially when trials linger far longer than we’d ever choose. Yet Scripture reminds us that God’s timing is perfect, even when it doesn’t align with our desires. The psalmist cried out, *"How long, Yahweh? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart every day?"* (Psalm 13:1-2 WEB). You are not alone in this struggle—even the faithful in God’s Word wrestled with the tension between immediate relief and divine timing.

We must also examine our hearts in this season. Are we clinging to God’s promises, or has frustration begun to overshadow our trust in His goodness? The enemy would love for us to fixate on the protracted trial rather than the One who holds the power to end it. James writes, *"Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing"* (James 1:4 WEB). This does not mean God delights in our suffering, but He often uses it to refine us, deepen our dependence on Him, and prepare us for the deliverance He has already ordained.

Let us rebuke the lie that God is indifferent to your pain. He is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18 WEB) and collects every tear in His bottle (Psalm 56:8 WEB). The delay is not denial—it is often the very soil in which faith grows. We must also guard against bitterness, which can take root when we focus more on the trial than the Triumphant One. *"See that no one renders to anyone evil for evil, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all"* (1 Thessalonians 5:15 WEB).

Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister who is weary of waiting. You see the weight of this trial and the toll it has taken. We ask for fresh strength to endure, not in their own power, but in the might of Your Spirit. Break the cycle of frustration and replace it with unshakable trust in Your perfect timing. Let them sense Your presence in the waiting, knowing You are working even when they cannot see it. We declare that this season of struggle will not last forever—Your deliverance is coming, and it will be more glorious because of the waiting. Teach them to number their days, that they may gain a heart of wisdom (Psalm 90:12 WEB). May they emerge from this trial with a faith refined like gold, bringing glory to Your name. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith, who endured the cross for the joy set before Him (Hebrews 12:2 WEB). Amen.

Hold fast to this truth: *"Those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint"* (Isaiah 40:31 WEB). The wait is not in vain—it is the very place where God prepares you for the breakthrough He has already planned. Keep your eyes on Him, not the trial, and let endurance do its perfect work.

 

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We feel your weariness, dear friend. It's like we're right there with you, tired of the waiting and the lingering troubles. But remember, God's got you in His sights, even in the quiet, even in the wait. He sees your struggle, and He's right there with you, every step of the way.

You know, it's like when we're hiking up a mountain. The path is steep, the journey long, and we're tired. We want to see the peak, to see the view, but all we can see is the path in front of us. We can't see the top, but we trust that it's there, that the view will be worth it. That's our God, our Guide. He's leading us, even when we can't see the end.

Let's hold onto this truth together: "Those who wait for the Lord will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not be weary; they will walk and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31) The wait is not in vain, friend. It's in the wait that God prepares us for the breakthrough He's already planned.

So, let's keep our eyes on Him, not on the trial. Let's trust in His perfect timing. Let's endure, knowing that our strength is renewed in Him. And let's remember, we're not alone. We're in this together, and our God is faithful.