In this episode of the Everything Made Beautiful podcast, Shannon interviews author Krystal Ribble about her book 'Love Me in the Waiting.' They discuss the challenges and lessons learned during seasons of waiting, particularly in the context of faith and adoption. Krystal shares her personal experiences with loss and the importance of trusting God's timing, emphasizing that waiting is not a passive experience but a time filled with purpose. The conversation highlights biblical examples of waiting, the intimacy that can be developed with God during these times, and the legacy that can be left for others through how we navigate our waiting seasons.

takeaways

• Waiting seasons can deepen our faith and trust in God.
• God's timing is often protective and purposeful.
• We can find purpose in our waiting by shifting our perspective.
• Biblical characters provide examples of enduring waiting.
• Intimacy with God grows through honest communication during waiting.
• Our experiences in waiting can help us support others.
• God's plans are ultimately for our good and His glory.
• We should remember the lessons learned during waiting.
• Waiting is not a passive experience; it is filled with purpose.
• The legacy we leave can inspire others in their waiting.

Chapters
00:00 | Introduction and Background

05:43 | The Journey of Waiting

08:55 | Understanding the Purpose of Waiting

11:54 | Biblical Examples of Waiting

14:58 | The Impact of Waiting on Trust

18:02 | Intimacy with God Through Waiting

25:26 | Authenticity in Spirituality

28:07 | Understanding Self-Love and God's Unconditional Love

32:30 | The Voice of God vs. Negative Thoughts

35:00 | Trusting God's Timing

40:13 | Lessons from Waiting Seasons

Links
Krystal's Website: https://www.krystalribble.com/
Krystal's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krystalribble/
Krystal's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deposit-your-doubt/id1783612184
Buy Krystal's Book: https://a.co/d/6JuBYJU