Why Is God Making Me Wait? Fruit of The Spirit ep. 4 PATIENCE

Waiting is one of the hardest parts of following Jesus—but it’s also one of the places where God does His deepest work.

In this episode of our Fruit of the Spirit series, we’re talking about patience—not as passive waiting, but as active trust in God’s perfect timing. Whether you’re waiting for healing, a relationship, answered prayers, direction, or a breakthrough, this conversation is for you.

We’ll walk through what biblical patience really means, why waiting can feel so difficult, and how God used seasons of waiting to shape some of the most influential people in Scripture—including Abraham, Joseph, David, Moses, Hannah, Job, and even Jesus.

If you’ve ever wondered why God seems silent or why His timing doesn’t match yours, I pray this episode encourages you to trust that He is still working—even when you can’t see it.

Because waiting on God is never wasted.

In This Episode:

What the Fruit of the Spirit teaches about patience

The biblical meaning of patience (makrothymia)

Why God often grows us through waiting

What impatience reveals about our hearts

Lessons from Abraham, Joseph, David, Moses, Hannah, Job, and Jesus

How to grow in patience during difficult seasons

Encouragement for anyone waiting on God today

Key Scriptures:

Galatians 5:22–23

James 1:2–4

Romans 5:3–5

Romans 8:25

Isaiah 40:31

Psalm 27:14

Lamentations 3:25–26

Hebrews 6:15

Ephesians 4:2

Colossians 3:12

Psalm 37:7

2 Peter 3:9

If this episode encouraged you, be sure to share it with a friend who may be in a season of waiting. And if you’re enjoying our Fruit of the Spirit series, we’d love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and join us next week as we continue learning what it looks like to live by the Spirit. 💛

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