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why does waiting take so long?

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Psalm 130:5-6

I wait for Yahweh, my soul waits. I hope in his word. My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning—more than watchmen for the morning.

This psalm is a cry from the depths of distress, often called a 'penitential psalm.' The speaker acknowledges their sin and looks to God for forgiveness and redemption, expressing deep hope and expectation in God's character and promises, even amidst suffering.

What does waiting for something specific reveal about what you truly hope for?

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  • Isaiah 40:31

    Promises renewal of strength for those who wait for the Lord.

  • Lamentations 3:25-26

    Affirms God's goodness to those who wait and the value of quietly waiting for salvation.

  • Romans 8:23-25

    Discusses how believers wait with eager longing and hope for future redemption, even in suffering.

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