Burning Lips to Hear Well

Send us your questions and reflections!What if waiting well isn’t about figuring out what to do next—but about becoming someone who can truly hear God?In today’s episode of Waiting Well, we step into Isaiah’s powerful vision of God’s holiness in the temple. Before Isaiah is ever sent as a messenger, he is confronted with God’s glory, humbled by his own uncleanliness, and purified by fire. Only after this transformation does Isaiah hear God’s call: “Whom shall I send?”This episode invites us to consider how easily we ask God for direction without first allowing Him to refine our hearts. Waiting well means becoming available to God, not anxious about timing. It means trusting that God’s transforming work often comes before clarity about our calling.John the Baptist points us to Jesus, the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit and with fire. Through Christ, God continues to purify, shape, and prepare His people—not just to go, but to hear what truly matters to Him.As we continue our Advent journey, this episode encourages us to slow down, remain open, and allow God’s refining presence to shape our awareness—so that when God speaks, we are ready to respond.Scripture: Isaiah 6:1–8; Matthew 3:11 (NLT) Theme: Waiting well means allowing God to transform us so we can hear what matters to Him.