Tom Petty was right: 'The waiting IS the hardest part.' No one likes being put on hold or left in silence, especially when we’re longing to hear from God. So, how do we respond when God seems quiet? One of the essential skills we need to develop is what the Bible calls 'waiting on the Lord.' Though it may sound like a cliché, waiting on God is one of the most profound ways we learn to navigate life’s darker seasons.