Waiting is a trial all its own. The truth is that trials come as a fiery purifier of our faith like gold and silver are refined. 

Any fiery dart lie that we allowed to penetrate is hidden dross that weakens our faith. 

As the Lord allows situations of waiting, He uses them to expose the hidden dross that manifests as impatience. 

Psalm 25:4-5 are great verses to hide in our hearts. The Holy Spirit will use them to remind us to continually seek Him as we wait. 

David wrote, “Show me Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; on You I wait all the day.”

A key for us in waiting is to keep His word before us. Psalm 119:2 says, “Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, who seek Him with the whole heart.”

God’s word that is hidden in our hearts will guard us from the temptation to make things happen in our own strength ~ because we didn’t wait for His impeccable timing.