March 2, 2025

Day 61 Why Wait | Ecclesiastes 3:11

Day 61 Why Wait | Ecclesiastes 3:11
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Are you stuck in a waiting season, feeling the impatience that comes from a world of instant results? In this podcast episode, we dive deep into the often-uncomfortable experience of waiting in faith. By examining Ecclesiastes 3:11, we uncover profound insights about trusting God’s timing, understanding that while we may not see immediate results, He is crafting something beautiful behind the scenes.

We explore the emotional turmoil waiting can bring and offer encouragement in the form of personal stories and spiritual wisdom. Expect to learn how this process of waiting isn’t just passive—it's an opportunity for growth and transformation. We challenge listeners to embrace their waiting periods, equip them with practical steps to identify and acknowledge their struggles, and ultimately reinforce their reliance on God’s perfect plan.

Throughout our conversation, you’ll find moments of solace, reminders of faith, and a call to action to write down what you’ve been waiting for—accompanied by the reminder that it's all in His timing. Join us as we reflect on the power of waiting as part of our spiritual journey. Your faith is crucial, and through this episode, you will find the motivation to persist with patience and trust in God’s divine design. Engage with the community and share your waiting stories today!

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Chapters

01:06 - Introduction to Today’s Theme

01:57 - Understanding the Difficulty of Waiting

02:40 - Trusting in God's Perfect Timing

Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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And now Weekends with Lauren.

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Today is Day 61.

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Why wait?

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And now Week wrestle, with a lot Waiting on God's timing.

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I mean, can we be real for a second?

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Waiting is hard, especially when you feel like you're doing all the right things, praying all the right prayers, and yet nothing seems to be happening.

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But God took me to Ecclesiastes 3.11 this week and it spoke directly to my heart.

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It says yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time.

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He has planted eternity in the human heart.

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But even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God's work from beginning to end.

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Wow.

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It's like God is reminding me, reminding us, that while we only see this tiny piece of the puzzle, he sees the whole picture.

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He knows exactly how every part of our story fits together.

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And not only that, but he promises that in his perfect timing, everything will be made beautiful.

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But here's where it gets hard.

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We live in a world that celebrates instant results.

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We can literally get groceries delivered in an hour or binge an entire show in one weekend.

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So when God's timeline feels slower than ours, it's easy to question his plan.

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Yet this verse nudges me to trust that the waiting isn't wasted.

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It's in those seasons of waiting whether it's waiting for healing, for direction, for a relationship or even for a dream to come alive that God is often doing his deepest work in us.

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Think about a seed planted in the ground.

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It's buried, unseen, and it takes time before it breaks through the soil, but that doesn't mean nothing's happening.

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Growth is happening in the dark.

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So today, if you're feeling stuck in a waiting season, I want you to remember this.

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God hasn't forgotten you.

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His timing is perfect.

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Even when it feels painfully slow, he's crafting something beautiful.

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You just might not see it yet.

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Here's a little challenge Take a sticky note, write down something you've been waiting on and next to it, write in his time, not mine.

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Place it somewhere you'll see it often.

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Let that be your reminder that God's got this and he's got you.

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Let's pray together, lord.

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Help us to trust you in the waiting, even when we don't understand your timing.

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Give us peace in knowing that you're working all things for our good.

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Strengthen our faith and help us to rest in your perfect plan In Jesus' name, amen.

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That's all for now.

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Thanks for listening to Wisdom for the Day Weekends with Lauren.

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