“Our willingness to wait reveals the value we place on the object we’re waiting for” (Charles Stanley).

“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” (Isaiah 64:4).

“God always gives his best to those who leave the choice with him” (Jim Elliot).

Waiting is still hard, but the more you value the object you’re waiting for, the more willing you are to wait for it. Right now, I’m already thinking about Christmas. I saw where Christmas Day is 218 days away.

But I can wait. Because Christmas is officially my favorite holiday. It’s worth waiting for. Plus, there are so many good days in between that help the waiting part.

Life is like that. You can keep your eyes on the thing you’re waiting for and also appreciate the multitude of good things that come your way in the meantime. You can hold out hope for the future while still being fully present in the moment.

At the heart of every hope that we long for and wait for is God Himself. He’s the ultimate fulfillment of every longing and desire. And one day we will no longer know by faith because we will see with our own eyes what we’ve been waiting for all along.