The Mystery of Waiting: How God Works While We Wait

by Debbie Barr

Why does God make us wait? Why, when it would be so easy for God to just say “yes” to our prayers, does he instead so often say “wait”? The Bible tells us that waiting is a part of God’s plan for our lives. But why? It can all feel like a bit of a mystery.In The Mystery of Waiting, author Debbie Barr helps you see the bigger picture in your season of waiting. Drawing from biblical teachings, she provides tools to help you discover what God might be teaching you about his timing and his plan for your life. You’ll see how the experience of waiting upon the Lord can be a catalyst for amazing growth and healing. Whenever you are in a period of waiting, know that God is still working in you and your circumstances.This book will take you through practical steps to learn how to wait wisely, prayerfully, hopefully, and confidently. Your heavenly Father is good and his best for your life is worth the wait.

112 pages, Paperback

Published October 1, 2024

About the author

DEBBIE BARR is an author, speaker, and health educator with a passion for encouraging people as they journey through tough times. She earned her bachelor's degree in journalism from the Pennsylvania State University and her master's in health education from East Carolina University. A master certified health education specialist ((MCHES®), Debbie has special interests in Alzheimer's disease, health literacy, healthy lifestyle, and Christian growth. She is the author/coauthor of 10 books, including Grace for the Unexpected Journey: A 60-day Devotional for Alzheimer's and Other Dementia Caregivers, which was named Best Inspirational Book at the 2018 Digital Book World awards. She lives in Bermuda Run, North Carolina. You can read more about Debbie and each of her books at her website, debbiebarr.com