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Prayer & Perspective, While You Wait Wednesday

Wednesday, September 30

Perspective

Growth is not always obvious, but it is always possible when God is at work. There are seasons when you may feel like you’re standing still, yet beneath the surface God is strengthening your character, expanding your faith, and preparing you for what is still to come. The roots He is growing today will sustain the fruit you’ll bear tomorrow.

As we close this month, remember that wisdom, peace, and strength are not destinations—they are lifelong gifts that God continues to develop within us. Every lesson you’ve learned, every prayer you’ve prayed, and every step of obedience you’ve taken has been part of His faithful work in your life. Walk into the new month with confidence, knowing that the God who has sustained you this far will continue to strengthen you for every season ahead.

While You Wait Wednesday

Keep Going. God Is Still Strengthening You. As we close out this month, take a few more minutes to continue the conversation with Dr. Lael in this week’s While You Wait Wednesday. If you’ve been wondering whether anything is changing in your season of waiting, this message is for you. What you can’t always see, God can still be strengthening beneath the surface.

Watch this week’s While You Wait Wednesday and be encouraged to keep trusting what God is doing in you while you wait.

Scripture

“I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being.” — Ephesians 3:16 (NIV)

Prayer

Father,

Thank You for walking with me throughout this month and for faithfully strengthening me day by day. Continue Your good work within me as I step into a new season. May I trust Your timing, rest in Your peace, and walk confidently in the strength You alone provide.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

Invitation

Before the month ends, take time to reflect on one lesson God has taught you in this season of waiting. Thank Him for His faithfulness and step into the new month with renewed confidence.

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Written by
Rev. Dr. Lael C. Melville

Founder, While You Wait Ministries