Hardest thing Quote by R. T. Kendall
““you and I can give in to is running ahead of God to make it look as though we are telling God what to do next. Waiting on God is one of the hardest things in this world to do. That means virtually doing nothing until He gives the signal. Part of the genius of Elijah is that he did nothing until God gave the word. As the psalmist put it, “My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning” (Psalm 130:6). “As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master [watching for him to send the signal], . . . so our eyes look to the LORD our God, till he shows us his mercy” (Psalm123:2). This manifestation of mercy is worth waiting for.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Waiting on God, R. T. Kendall, 2019
Patience in divine timing requires trusting silence and resisting the urge to control outcomes.
In simple terms: Trust God's timing, even in stillness.
Key Takeaway
Trust divine timing.
Themes
faith
patience
trust
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- decision making
- career planning
- personal crises
Key Concepts
Theology
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern divine timing?
- What practices help you stay patient?
A Different Perspective
Waiting can be painful and may feel like in.
