044 : Waiting on the Lord with Kaetlyn Porter
Waiting on the Lord: Trusting His Timing with Kaetlyn Porter
In this heartwarming episode of The Refined Sisterhood podcast, Kait and I sit down with our dear friend Kaetlyn Porter to talk about one of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of our faith: waiting on the Lord. Waiting on God is something we all experience at different times in life, whether it’s waiting for answers to prayer, a season of life to shift, or even for clarity on a major life decision. Kaetlyn shares her powerful story of learning to trust in God’s timing and how waiting on Him has transformed her relationship with Him.
Why Waiting on the Lord Can Be So Difficult
Let’s be honest—waiting is hard. Whether we’re waiting for a job opportunity, a healing, or a breakthrough, the waiting period can feel long and filled with uncertainty. But in this episode, Kaetlyn reminds us that God’s timing is always perfect, even when it feels like we’re in a season of silence or delay.
Waiting can stir up feelings of frustration, anxiety, and impatience. But as we dive into this conversation, we talk about how waiting can also be a beautiful time of growth and deepening trust in God. Kaetlyn shares how waiting on the Lord doesn’t mean passively sitting by, but actively trusting that He is working behind the scenes, even when we can’t see the full picture.
Learning to Trust in God’s Timing
Trusting in God’s timing is not easy, but it’s one of the most important aspects of walking in faith. The Bible is filled with stories of people who had to wait on God’s perfect timing. Think of Abraham and Sarah, who waited for God to fulfill His promise of a child. Or the Israelites, who waited for God to deliver them from Egypt. And of course, we have the ultimate example in Jesus, who waited for the right time to begin His ministry and ultimately gave His life for us at the perfect moment.
In this episode, Kaetlyn reminds us that waiting on the Lord is a test of faith. It challenges us to surrender our timelines, expectations, and desires to God, trusting that He knows what’s best for us. It’s during this waiting period that God refines us, teaches us patience, and helps us grow in our relationship with Him.
The Purpose in Waiting
What if waiting isn’t just about the end result but about what God wants to do in us during the wait? Kaetlyn shares how waiting on the Lord can often reveal areas of our hearts that need healing or growth. It’s in the waiting that we’re given the opportunity to lean into God more deeply and build a foundation of trust in His faithfulness.
When we stop focusing solely on the outcome and start seeing the waiting period as a time of spiritual growth, it changes everything. Kaetlyn beautifully explains that while waiting, we have the chance to draw closer to God, to seek Him more earnestly, and to learn His heart in deeper ways.
How to Wait Well
While waiting may never be easy, Kaetlyn shares practical advice on how we can wait well. Here are some key takeaways from our conversation:
Stay Close to God in Prayer: Use the waiting time as an opportunity to strengthen your relationship with God. Bring your concerns, your hopes, and your fears to Him in prayer, knowing He hears you and cares deeply for you.
Surrender Your Timing: Trust that God’s timing is perfect, even when it doesn’t align with your own. Surrender your plans and trust that He is working behind the scenes for your good.
Practice Patience: While waiting, work on cultivating patience. It’s not a passive waiting but an active trust that God is in control. Patience isn’t just about sitting still—it’s about trusting His plan even when you don’t have all the answers.
Remain Hopeful: Remember that waiting isn’t forever. God’s promises are true, and He will come through in His perfect timing. Stay hopeful and continue to fix your eyes on Him, knowing that He is faithful.
Serve While You Wait: Don’t let waiting keep you from serving others. Use the time to bless those around you and pour into others, knowing that God is working in and through you, even in the waiting.
Trusting God Through the Wait
Waiting on the Lord is not about just biding time—it’s about trusting that God is doing something in us and for us during the wait. As we lean into Him and surrender our own timelines, we can experience a deeper sense of peace, patience, and trust in God’s perfect plan.
Closing Thoughts
Waiting on the Lord isn’t easy, but it’s one of the most important spiritual practices we can engage in. As Kaetlyn so beautifully shared in this episode, waiting is an opportunity for growth, for trust, and for deepening our relationship with God. While we wait, let’s remember that He is faithful, His timing is perfect, and He is with us every step of the way.
With love,
Maddie & Kait