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how do other biblical writers describe or respond to the experience of a long wait?

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Psalm 27:14

Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh.

This verse concludes Psalm 27, a psalm traditionally attributed to David, which begins with expressions of confidence in God amidst trouble. After describing fears and hopes, the psalmist ends with a direct call to himself, and to the reader, to trust in the Lord's timing and strength.

What does it mean for you to wait actively, rather than passively, for something important?

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  • Isaiah 40:31

    Promises renewed strength to those who wait for the Lord.

  • Lamentations 3:25-26

    Affirms God's goodness to those who wait for Him, finding quiet hope in a time of despair.

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