The Hardest Part of Following Jesus Is This

Join Braden Pedersen on Back to the Bible Daily as he tackles one of the hardest seasons of the Christian life: waiting. This episode explores what the Bible actually teaches about waiting on the Lord—how it’s not passive resignation but active trust, how waiting stretches faith and prepares us for what’s next, and how God often does deep work in the in-between. Drawing on Psalm 27:13–14 and Isaiah 40:31 and biblical examples, Braden offers encouragement for those facing uncertainty and practical perspective for living between promise and fulfillment. Read — Slowly read Psalm 27:13–14 and Isaiah 40:31. Reflect — Ask: Where am I living between promise and fulfillment? How might I anchor my heart in God’s character rather than circumstances? Journal for five minutes about one specific worry and one evidence of God’s faithfulness in your life. Respond — Short prayer: Father, waiting is hard. Help me trust Your timing, renew my strength, and keep my heart courageous while I wait. Teach me to rely on You, not my own solutions. In Jesus’ name, amen. Reveal — Demonstrate this truth by reaching out to someone who is waiting: send them Psalm 27:13–14 with a brief note of encouragement, offer to pray with them, or share a personal example of how waiting shaped your faith rather than simply seeking quick relief. Braden Pedersen, Back to the Bible Daily, waiting on God, waiting season, Psalm 27, Isaiah 40:31, faith in waiting, Christian encouragement, spiritual growth, trust God’s timing, renewal of strength, patience, perseverance, prayer for waiting, Biblical waiting