Theme
Living with MS often means waiting — for test results, for treatments to work, for strength to return. Waiting can feel like wasted time, but in God’s economy, waiting is never wasted. It’s a place where trust grows, faith deepens, and His timing is perfected.
Scripture
“But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:31 (ESV)
Devotional
Waiting is hard because it reminds us we’re not in control. In seasons of MS, you might feel like life is “on hold” while the world moves forward without you. But God never puts you on pause to forget you — He puts you in waiting to prepare you.In Scripture, waiting is active. It’s leaning into God’s promises while resisting the urge to rush ahead. Noah waited for the flood to end. Abraham waited for a promised son. Israel waited for the Messiah. And in each case, the waiting was shaping them for what came next.When fatigue keeps you on the couch or treatment schedules take over your calendar, know this: God is still working. The moment you feel stuck is the moment He’s strengthening you in ways you can’t yet see. Music Link:
Song
While I Wait
Lyrics
(Verse 1)The clock keeps on ticking, but the answers feel slowPrayers in the silence, wondering if You knowBut deep in the stillness, I hear Your gentle voiceSaying, “Child, this waiting’s not wasted, it’s where you’ll learn to rejoice”(Chorus)I will praise You while I waitIn the quiet, in the acheEvery tear, You hold it closeYou’re the One who knowsAnd though the night feels long and lateI will praise You while I wait(Verse 2)The world says move faster, but You tell me be stillTo trust in Your goodness, to lean into Your willAnd even in shadows, I’ll lift my eyes above‘Cause waiting’s the season where You’re teaching me love(Chorus)I will praise You while I waitIn the quiet, in the acheEvery tear, You hold it closeYou’re the One who knowsAnd though the night feels long and lateI will praise You while I wait(Bridge)Your timing’s perfect, though I can’t always seeThe plans that You’re weaving are good for meSo I’ll keep singing, my heart will stayFaithful in the waiting, come what may(Chorus)I will praise You while I waitIn the quiet, in the acheEvery tear, You hold it closeYou’re the One who knowsAnd though the night feels long and lateI will praise You while I wait
Prayer
Lord, help me to see waiting as a gift, not a punishment. Teach me to trust Your timing and rest in the knowledge that You are always working for my good. Amen.