Honey for Your Heart with Bryson Kessler

53. What If Waiting Isn't Wasted


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Waiting often feels like doing nothing — but Scripture tells us a very different story. In this episode, Bryson invites us into one of the most formative seasons of her life: the long, sacred waiting during her sister Beth's time in hospice. Beginning with words written in real time from a CaringBridge post, Bryson reflects on the strange tension of waiting — when hours pass in a blink, but days feel endless — and how God met her in the in-between. Through personal stories, biblical truth, and gentle reflection, this episode reframes waiting not as passive resignation, but as active trust. Bryson shares how waiting exposed areas of control in her own heart, and how God used seasons of helplessness to refine her dependence on Him. Drawing from Scripture, journaling practices, and moments of quiet surrender, she reminds us that waiting is often the place where God does His deepest work. If you're in a season of uncertainty, grief, or unanswered questions, this episode offers steady encouragement and a reminder that God is not wasting your waiting — He is present, purposeful, and at work in ways we cannot yet see. Scripture Referenced
  • Psalm 130:5
  • Isaiah 30:15
  • Lamentations 3:25
  • Romans 8:26
In This Episode, We Talk About
  • Why waiting is active, not passive
  • The tension of time in seasons of grief and uncertainty
  • How waiting exposes our desire for control
  • Learning to surrender instead of striving
  • Practices that help us wait well: prayer, Scripture, journaling, and awareness of God's presence
A Gentle Invitation As you move through this week, consider where God might be inviting you to wait with Him instead of striving on your own. If all you can do right now is wait, know that you are not behind — God is doing sacred work in the in-between. Coming Next Week Next week, we'll talk about the practice of gratitude — not just being thankful, but choosing gratitude as a spiritual discipline. It has been one of the most transformational and healing parts of Bryson's journey, and she's excited to explore it with you. Thank you for listening and for walking this season together. Additional Resources: Waiting Isn't Wasted Listening Guide Waiting Isn't Wasted Study Guide Waiting Isn't Wasted Companion Scripture Guide Waiting Isn't Wasted Small Group Discussion Guide Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/honey_for_your_heart/ For more information on Honey For Your Heart, visit: https://honeyforyourheartpodcast.com/
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