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Welcome HOPErs!
Hi there, and welcome to While You Wait Ministries. Before you scroll to the next thing, take a breath. Your waiting season is not wasted time—it's a divine classroom where God is preparing you for what's ahead. Here, we gather to remember that hope still works, healing still happens, and you're not waiting alone.
You're right where you're meant to be. Let's wait well together.
With love and expectancy,
Rev. Dr. Lael C. Melville
Founder, While You Wait Ministries
When Hurt Won’t Let Go
Some hurts hit without warning.
The text that never came back. The job that vanished overnight. The marriage hanging by a thread. The friend who disappeared when you needed them most. The diagnosis that split your life into before and after. The dreams still sitting in God’s waiting room.
If you’re carrying one of these hurts right now, this message is for you.
Watch This Week’s While You Wait Wednesday
You’re Not Breaking Alone
Here’s what we don’t talk about enough: we carry these waits in silence. We think we have to break in private. That showing up with our hurt somehow means our faith isn’t strong enough.
But that’s not what God says.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18
Not close to the people who have it figured out. Close to the brokenhearted. That’s you. That’s me. That’s all of us who are brave enough to admit we’re still waiting.
Waiting Isn’t Weakness—It’s Warfare
God hasn’t left you in the waiting room of your life. He’s doing His best work in the dark places, shaping you into a warrior.
And you are a warrior. That’s why you’re still standing.
Join Us for the Virtual Seminar
Ready to go deeper? We’re hosting a special virtual seminar where we’ll walk through these three transformations together.
From Hurt to Healing: A While You Wait Ministry Seminar
You’ll learn:
- How to name your hurt without shame
- Practical ways to reclaim peace in the chaos
- Why your waiting season is actually positioning you for power
- How to connect with a community of HOPErs who get it
This isn’t just teaching. It’s a community of people who understand what it’s like to carry hurt and still show up. We call ourselves HOPErs because we believe that while we wait, God is working.
Don’t Miss the Virtual Seminar!
We’re going live together on YouTube for the “From Hurt to Healing” virtual seminar, and I want you there. Click on “Register for the Seminar Today” to Reserve Your Spot!
You Don’t Have to Wait Alone
The While You Wait Ministry community is a space where you can be honest about your hurt. Where waiting isn’t seen as weakness. Where you can name the pain, find your people, and discover that God is using this season for something you can’t see yet.
What HOPErs Are Saying:
“I finally feel like I can be honest about what I’m going through without being judged.”
“This community showed me that my waiting season wasn’t wasted. God was working the whole time.”
“I’m not alone anymore. That changes everything.”
Take the Next Step
Watch the video above and let this message sink in. You’re not too broken. You’re not forgotten. You’re exactly where God can meet you.
Share this link with someone who needs to hear this today. Be the friend who shows up.
Join the virtual seminar and learn how to name your hurt in a community that won’t let you carry it alone.
While You Wait Wednesday
Every Wednesday, we release a new While You Wait vlog addressing the real struggles of waiting seasons. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss a message.
Topics we cover:
- Healing from emotional pain and heartbreak
- Faith during difficult seasons
- Dealing with loss and broken relationships
- Finding peace when life feels chaotic
- Trusting God’s timing with unfulfilled dreams
- Building a community of hope
Connect with While You Wait Ministries:
📧 Email: info@whileyouwaitministries.com
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👥 HOPErs Community:
🌐 Website: whileyouwaitministries.com
Remember: While you wait, God is working. You’re a warrior, and that’s why you’re still standing.
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Last Updated: August 26, 2025
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