Waiting can feel like one of the hardest parts of life.
It challenges our patience, tests our faith, and often feels like wasted time.
But in the Bible, waiting is not portrayed as passive or pointless—it is a season of preparation, growth, and trust in God’s perfect timing.
Waiting is not just about sitting still; it’s about being still in faith, knowing that God is working behind the scenes for our good and His glory.
These verses reveal how God transforms waiting into an opportunity for deepening trust, refining character, and aligning our hearts with His will.
Whether you’re waiting for answers, healing, restoration, or direction, let these Scriptures encourage and guide you.
In God’s hands, waiting is never wasted.
Bible Verses About Waiting
1. Isaiah 40:31
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
2. Psalm 27:14
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
3. Lamentations 3:25
“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him.”
4. Psalm 130:5
“I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.”
5. Micah 7:7
“But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.”
6. Romans 8:25
“But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.”
7. Psalm 62:5
“Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.”
8. Isaiah 30:18
“Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!”
9. Galatians 6:9
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
10. James 5:7-8
“Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains.”
11. Habakkuk 2:3
“For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.”
12. Ecclesiastes 3:1
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
13. 1 Peter 5:6
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.”
14. Psalm 37:7
“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.”
15. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
16. Hebrews 10:36
“You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.”
17. Isaiah 64:4
“Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.”
18. Colossians 1:11
“Being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience.”
19. Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”
20. Exodus 14:13-14
“Moses answered the people, ‘Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.’”
21. Psalm 46:10
“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’”
22. James 1:4
“Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
23. Psalm 33:20-21
“We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.”
24. Isaiah 8:17
“I will wait for the Lord, who is hiding his face from the descendants of Jacob. I will put my trust in him.”
25. Romans 12:12
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
26. Luke 18:7-8
“And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly.”
27. Psalm 5:3
“In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.”
28. 2 Peter 3:9
“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”
29. Philippians 4:6
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
30. Psalm 25:4-5
“Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.”
31. 1 Corinthians 15:58
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”
32. Psalm 119:114
“You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.”
33. John 16:33
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
34. Psalm 40:1
“I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.”
35. Matthew 6:33
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
36. Hebrews 6:12
“We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.”
37. Psalm 37:3-4
“Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
38. Revelation 3:10
“Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth.”
Conclusion
Waiting is not merely a delay but an opportunity for trust, growth, and preparation.
These verses remind us that God works powerfully during seasons of waiting, refining our hearts and deepening our dependence on Him.
Waiting can feel like a test, but in His hands, it becomes a transformative journey.
God’s timing is always perfect, even when it doesn’t align with our expectations.
As you meditate on these Scriptures, remember that waiting is an act of faith.
It’s a chance to anchor your hope in God, trust His plans, and rest in the assurance that He is always working for your good.
Let these verses inspire you to wait well, knowing that His promises are always worth the wait.