Pastor's Musings

Waiting is rarely easy. It’s rarely welcome. Whether you're longing for healing, clarity, or change, waiting can feel like standing still while life rushes past. It’s easy to mistake stillness for stagnation — to feel forgotten, sidelined, or stuck.

But Scripture reminds us: waiting on God is never wasted. It’s sacred ground. In the quiet spaces, God is at work — not just around us, but within us. He cultivates patience. He deepens our trust. He loosens the grip of anxiety and strengthens our hold on Him.

Sometimes we wait with hope bubbling over. Other times, we wait through tears. But always, we wait with God. He is present in every moment — not just at the finish line, but in the long stretch of silence.

Isaiah doesn’t promise we’ll get exactly what we’re waiting for. It promises something better: renewed strength. And that may be the most profound gift of all.

So, if you find yourself in a season of waiting, don’t rush past it. Don’t assume something’s gone wrong. This may be the very place where God draws you closer than ever before.

Embrace the wait. God is in the stillness. And He never wastes a moment.

Pastor Skip French

1500 Forest Hills Blvd (Hwy 279) 479 . 855 . 2780 Bella Vista, Arkansas 72715

Monday Musings are e-mailed weekly to the congregation's email group.

The weekly Monday Musings are published in Bella Vista weekly newspaper.

Peace & Blessings,

Skip