Waiting Isn’t a Waste

Throughout our lives, we experience countless periods of waiting. Some moments are mere nuisances—others are daunting seasons filled with intense worry and doubt. We grow impatient by immovable traffic or crave an impending answer to a medical condition. Whatever our current circumstances, our innate response is to take action rather than stay still.

In  Waiting Isn’t a Waste, author Mark Vroegop calls believers to resist the human urge for control and lean on Christ for comfort while we wait for the uncertainties of life to unfold. Vroegop explores what it means to wait on God through 6 important characteristics—waiting is hard, common, biblical, slow, commanded, and relational. This book not only teaches readers how to wait on God but inspires them to embrace waiting—for it prompts wisdom from God and brings invaluable peace to the present.

Review quote: 

“We tend to be busy, hard-working, and oriented toward problem-solving. That makes it hard for us to wait. . . even in our spiritual lives. This book helped me to evaluate my habits and see the value of learning to wait on God. The points made by the author are particularly relevant for leaders or people who need to make decisions or solve problems. Well-applied scriptures are used as illustrations throughout. Vroegop has a very important message for our people and our time.”

Sheldon Kauffman