In today’s Advent episode of the Not Just Waiting Podcast, we open Letter 2: Peace and sit with the story of Elizabeth in Luke 1 — a woman who knew long waiting, unanswered prayers, and the quiet formation of hidden seasons.

If you’ve been waiting for clarity, direction, healing, or hope, this episode will meet you right where you are. We explore:

• Why waiting doesn’t mean God has forgotten you

• The difference between biblical peace and circumstantial peace

• What Elizabeth teaches us about hidden seasons and spiritual formation

• How peace grows in surrender, not control

• Why community matters in the waiting

• Five practical truths to hold onto when you feel stretched thin

And near the end, I read a heartfelt letter written just for you — the one longing for peace — followed by a prayer you can carry into your week.

Scripture Referenced:Luke 1:5–25, 39–45; Psalm 46:10; Psalm 131; Isaiah 30:15; Isaiah 26:3; John 14:27;Galatians 5:22–23

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