21. Letter 6: Presence — Learning to Stay When You Want to Rush

What if waiting isn’t something to escape… but a place to stay?In Letter 6 of our Advent series, Letters from the Waiting, we explore the story of Anna from Luke 2 — a woman who waited faithfully, quietly, and attentively for decades and didn’t miss Jesus when He finally appeared.Anna’s life reminds us that presence, not productivity, is the true fruit of waiting well.In this episode, we talk about:Why God values being over doingHow presence is formed in hidden, ordinary yearsThe spiritual discipline of staying when life feels slow or silentHow pain can deepen intimacy with GodWhat to do when God feels quietWhy your waiting is not wastedIf you feel unseen, overlooked, or tempted to rush your season — this episode is an invitation to slow down, stay near, and trust that God is closer than you feel.Luke 2:36–38; Psalm 46:10; Psalm 27:4; Psalm 73:28; Isaiah 64:4; Isaiah 43:2; John 10:27; John 15:4; Philippians 4:6–7; Galatians 6:9; Romans 5:3–5✨ Letters from the In-Between — Advent Companion Series Sign up: https://reannaiveyhoffmann.myflodesk.com/lettersKnow someone who feels stuck in the in-between? Send this episode to a friend who needs permission to slow down and stay present 🤍