Is Waiting God’s Therapy for Small-Mindedness? His Loving Delay |Ep 32

Waiting can feel awkward, uncomfortable, and confusing — especially when we’re longing for clarity, answers, or change. In this episode, we gently reframe waiting, not as punishment or absence, but as a loving expression of a loving Father. Using the story of Mary and Martha and Lazarus, we explore how God’s delays are often intentional — designed to expand our vision, deepen our faith, and form who we are becoming. This episode is an invitation to see waiting differently — not as wasted time, but as sacred space. 🎧 What you’ll hear Why waiting often feels uncomfortable — and why that matters The loving delay in the story of Jesus, Mary, Martha, and Lazarus How God acts beyond short-term gains and quick outcomes Why waiting stretches our faith and expands our vision The difference between transactional faith and relational faith How waiting forms identity, trust, and spiritual maturity 💬 Key takeaway Waiting is not empty space. It is relational space — where God expands our vision and forms who we are becoming. ✨ Scripture References John 11:1–6 John 11:21–27 Isaiah 30:18 📝 Reflection Questions Where in my life am I currently waiting — and how have I been interpreting that wait? Have I mistaken delay for absence or denial? What timelines have I created that God may be inviting me to release? What might God be expanding in me during this season of waiting? How can I learn to sit with God, not just run to Him for answers? 📲 Support the Show Share with a sister Rate + review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (helps more find peace!) Get the Reframed devotional to power your journey: tiny.cc/Reframed Join the Faith Rhythms for Christian Women Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/1430870238221972 Get weekly encouragement: reframe-her-worth.kit.com/encouragement Email topic ideas: [email protected] Would love your feedback https://forms.gle/VBfQFZApwgAmrw1S6 Keep walking, believing, and becoming the woman God already sees. 💛