In this episode of the Unfolding You Podcast, Erin Smylie Walsh explores the theme of waiting, emphasizing that delays are not denials and that God works in us during these seasons.

She encourages listeners to embrace the waiting periods as holy times for personal growth and spiritual development.

Through biblical references and personal anecdotes, Erin highlights the importance of patience, the hidden work of God, and practical steps to slow down and trust in His timing.

Takeaways

- Delay is not denial; God forms in the waiting.

- Waiting seasons are holy and valuable.

- We often resist waiting due to societal pressures.

- Practicing micro Sabbaths can help us embrace stillness.

- Hidden work in waiting is crucial for spiritual growth.

- Slowness can be an asset in our lives.

- We need to trust God's timing over our own.

- Comparison can hinder our personal journeys.

- The Lord uses waiting to prune and prepare us.

- Choosing to slow down can lead to deeper connections with God.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Waiting

03:00 The Value of Waiting

06:00 Signs of Resisting Waiting

09:09 Practices for Embracing Waiting

12:08 The Hidden Work in Waiting

15:08 Slowing Down in Life

17:02 Conclusion and Encouragement