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When God Makes You Wait
Nobody likes the waiting You seek God's will, but He won't answer. Time and time again, you pray for direction but turn up empty. It’s that moment when crickets chirp louder than your thoughts. It’s the waiting place. Sometimes it ends quickly, but other times it drags on without end, perhaps leading you to wonder where God is in all the mess. In this book you’ll discover why God makes you wait, and how to make the best of your moments in the waiting place. You’ll learn what His plan is and how He intends to use it for your future.
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30 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 9, 2015
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Adam Houge
146 books105 followersAdam is a preacher, teacher and Christian author. He is a devoted husband and father of 3 boys. Through His travels he’s seen the need for a new awakening and a new revival: A revival of the heart. Come join Adam on this journey of redemption and experience God like never before!
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June 7, 2020
Amen
I recommend this book to anyone in the waiting season. It helped me understand why God has/had me wait for certain things.
I recommend this book to anyone in the waiting season. It helped me understand why God has/had me wait for certain things.
March 9, 2017
Lately I have been feeling upset with God and frustrated. Everyone has been telling me to be patient, which for me has been extremely hard to do. Life has been kicking me down. I lost four different types of relationships within the last two weeks. Then I read this book and it changed my perspective. I feel so much closer with God and relieved of what I've been going through and the stress in my mind. This book gives examples of modern and biblical stories. This book showed me that maybe it was God speaking through everyone to tell me to be patient. Some of the quotes in this book I wrote down in my quote book so that I would always remember them and could remind myself of how God is working in my life. The number one thing that spoke out to me is that when things seem like they are falling apart it may be Satan's work and not Gods, or it is God wanting you to repent. Also, when all of the doors start closing it doesn't mean disaster is coming, it means God is about to open a new door. This got me to start thinking and I realized, maybe I am going through all of this because God has something amazing in store for me that I do not see yet. After I finished reading this book, I started to see the ways God has been working in my life. One example is my teenage sister. She ran away from home and overdosed on drugs. She was rushed to the hospital and transported to a specialist at a different hospital because she was close to a heart attack and if she had one, the drugs tore up her insides so much that there was nothing the doctors could do and she would die. Now my sister has tried to commit suicide countless times. She has been in and out of the mental ward. Insurance kept refusing to get her in a rehabilitation center where the doctors would have more time to focus on her and help her through this. Well, she ended up surviving one of the longest nights for our family. She was put into the mental ward for two weeks. Insurance FINALLY came through and covered her expenses for the rehabilitation center. She will be released this April and be put on an extensive follow up plan, but so far she is recovering beautifully. After reading this book and seeing how God has been working in my life, I realized maybe this had to happen to force insurance to cover rehab and help save my teenage sister. My sister didn't die and of course I thanked God for this. It's just funny how I have seen all of the bad stuff that's been happening lately and not the stuff where God is clearly working in. Now, I am an optimist and I have been staying positive through this. So realizing that I haven't seen the areas he's been working in was surprising to me. Anyways, I would recommend this book to everyone. Especially those whom are struggling.
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March 21, 2018
The wilderness
I decided to read this book due to the waiting period I am in in my own life. After going through so much for some time I just felt as if I was doing something wrong which is why I’m waiting. In 2014 my husband (now Ex) cheated on me. I found out the day he violated his probation and had to go back to prison. This wasn’t the first time he cheated but he promised no more. Then august 5, 2014 I found out again. I had been seeking God about my marriage for years, I wanted to leave but didn’t want to give Satan the satisfaction of ruining another family so, dedicated I stayed, even through his legal issues, drugs and adultery. On this particular day I was hurt and pleaded with God in prayer, asking why does this keep happening to me, what is wrong with me, why does he do drugs and remain unfaithful. In that moment, I hear a still soft voice that says “just as ruth wait for your Boaz”. With wrong thinking I took the ex back thinking God would make him my boaz. I was wrong. In 2016 he cheated again and continued his drug use. After I found this out I again sought God and left the marriage. Later that year I met a Godly widower. We started a friendship that has grown into a relationship but we are not yet together. He lives on the west coast and me in the south. We have dated long distance for 16 months and have never been able to come together. This is the reason I read this book. This is my wait or wilderness. Each time we schedule to meet up we are delayed. We both started to question things and wonder if we have done something wrong in life that has caused the wait. Then it was revealed to me through prayer, this book and revelation that we have to wait because I have to be cleaned up from all of the bad put in me by my 20 year marriage. in order to be good for a new relationship the old has to be polished and pushed out. This book has helped me see that God is always working behind the scenes even when it doesn’t look like. Reading this book helped me to see that neither of us has sinned we both just have to be polished. He lost his wife the same year that I was told to wait for my boaz. Reading this book helped me see the wait is beautiful because God is working.
I decided to read this book due to the waiting period I am in in my own life. After going through so much for some time I just felt as if I was doing something wrong which is why I’m waiting. In 2014 my husband (now Ex) cheated on me. I found out the day he violated his probation and had to go back to prison. This wasn’t the first time he cheated but he promised no more. Then august 5, 2014 I found out again. I had been seeking God about my marriage for years, I wanted to leave but didn’t want to give Satan the satisfaction of ruining another family so, dedicated I stayed, even through his legal issues, drugs and adultery. On this particular day I was hurt and pleaded with God in prayer, asking why does this keep happening to me, what is wrong with me, why does he do drugs and remain unfaithful. In that moment, I hear a still soft voice that says “just as ruth wait for your Boaz”. With wrong thinking I took the ex back thinking God would make him my boaz. I was wrong. In 2016 he cheated again and continued his drug use. After I found this out I again sought God and left the marriage. Later that year I met a Godly widower. We started a friendship that has grown into a relationship but we are not yet together. He lives on the west coast and me in the south. We have dated long distance for 16 months and have never been able to come together. This is the reason I read this book. This is my wait or wilderness. Each time we schedule to meet up we are delayed. We both started to question things and wonder if we have done something wrong in life that has caused the wait. Then it was revealed to me through prayer, this book and revelation that we have to wait because I have to be cleaned up from all of the bad put in me by my 20 year marriage. in order to be good for a new relationship the old has to be polished and pushed out. This book has helped me see that God is always working behind the scenes even when it doesn’t look like. Reading this book helped me to see that neither of us has sinned we both just have to be polished. He lost his wife the same year that I was told to wait for my boaz. Reading this book helped me see the wait is beautiful because God is working.
May 30, 2018
Is good to know that we aren’t wasting time!
Is good to know that we aren’t wasting time! God is up to make us diferente by transform us in a better version of us for his glory let us give our will to him so we can glorify him in every way that the world may see Jesus in us! Thank you Adan for letting God used you to explain very beautiful way something that make us feel so frustrated at times. If you are interested in getting a better version of you this is the book to start that transformation I recommend highly!
Is good to know that we aren’t wasting time! God is up to make us diferente by transform us in a better version of us for his glory let us give our will to him so we can glorify him in every way that the world may see Jesus in us! Thank you Adan for letting God used you to explain very beautiful way something that make us feel so frustrated at times. If you are interested in getting a better version of you this is the book to start that transformation I recommend highly!
October 9, 2018
Excellent Teaching
Christians often misunderstand Faith and the waiting involved. Our prayers are not always answered immediately. It is in our wait that God grows us in wisdom and prepares us for what lies ahead. Isaiah 40:31 KJV says, But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength...they shall walk (go through) and not faint. Thank you for simply teaching the process and benefit of waiting and the wisdom imparted along the journey.
Christians often misunderstand Faith and the waiting involved. Our prayers are not always answered immediately. It is in our wait that God grows us in wisdom and prepares us for what lies ahead. Isaiah 40:31 KJV says, But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength...they shall walk (go through) and not faint. Thank you for simply teaching the process and benefit of waiting and the wisdom imparted along the journey.
January 18, 2018
Good Timing
This was a short great read. It was full of insight and wisdom during your period of waiting. It confirmed some things I have been hearing lately. During the wait, there is work I have to do. I urge you to read this book. You won't regret it. It will definitely stir you up to do more for God.
This was a short great read. It was full of insight and wisdom during your period of waiting. It confirmed some things I have been hearing lately. During the wait, there is work I have to do. I urge you to read this book. You won't regret it. It will definitely stir you up to do more for God.
March 15, 2018
Waited so long for a book like this
I was so very blessed through this incredible booklet. I'm on a constant waiting line, for a job, husband and this and that. Learning how to walk this path praising and thanking the Lord for all He is and He has done for me is a powerful weapon to go through this season with joy and contentment.
I was so very blessed through this incredible booklet. I'm on a constant waiting line, for a job, husband and this and that. Learning how to walk this path praising and thanking the Lord for all He is and He has done for me is a powerful weapon to go through this season with joy and contentment.
January 4, 2021
Awesome book!
I read this book in just a couple of hours...it was very inspiring!! I would say this book came right on time! Also had a credit on my account so I got this book free of charge another great blessing! I really have been struggling in my waiting season so this book was a huge blessing for me. Thank you Adam! Please read I highly recommend it 😊
I read this book in just a couple of hours...it was very inspiring!! I would say this book came right on time! Also had a credit on my account so I got this book free of charge another great blessing! I really have been struggling in my waiting season so this book was a huge blessing for me. Thank you Adam! Please read I highly recommend it 😊
February 15, 2017
A very easy and inspirational read. Adam Houge does a great job at explaining what i'm sure is many of the questions that Believers have about waiting on God. He includes scripture and Biblical examples that are very easy to relate to.
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August 6, 2017
Interesting read
It is always very helpful when you are reminded that worship moves the hand of God. Another good reminder about the waiting process. God indeed does things His way in His perfect timing for our greatest benefits. This book is on point.
It is always very helpful when you are reminded that worship moves the hand of God. Another good reminder about the waiting process. God indeed does things His way in His perfect timing for our greatest benefits. This book is on point.
August 9, 2017
A Great Quick-read to Establish Faith and Patience
Absolutely enjoyed reading this book. I prayed and reflected on every topic and subject, and it helped me to understand I'm in my waiting place due to simply not being ready yet in my growth process.
Absolutely enjoyed reading this book. I prayed and reflected on every topic and subject, and it helped me to understand I'm in my waiting place due to simply not being ready yet in my growth process.
August 13, 2017
The waiting
The waiting is always the most complicated, but this book offered a varied view of how waiting is worth the required time and patience God requires to reveal things to us.
The waiting is always the most complicated, but this book offered a varied view of how waiting is worth the required time and patience God requires to reveal things to us.
January 15, 2018
Good read
Great read, short and sweet but thought provoking. Will challenge you to think about what you’re going through and your season of waiting differently; surrender to Christ and seek Him more fervently was a big takeaway
Great read, short and sweet but thought provoking. Will challenge you to think about what you’re going through and your season of waiting differently; surrender to Christ and seek Him more fervently was a big takeaway
April 2, 2018
Fabulous read!
This book was a great reminder of how our waiting should never be wasted. God ultimately wants the best for us, so much so that He gave up His son for us. He never gives us waiting to hurt us, but to make us into exactly who we are meant to be.
This book was a great reminder of how our waiting should never be wasted. God ultimately wants the best for us, so much so that He gave up His son for us. He never gives us waiting to hurt us, but to make us into exactly who we are meant to be.
May 2, 2018
Thought provoking, positive and uplifting in a time I needed it most. If you're waiting, it's a must read.
I highly recommend this book for anyone in the waiting period. I found this book during my time of hardship and doubt. It has helped give me a renewed spirit of hope
I highly recommend this book for anyone in the waiting period. I found this book during my time of hardship and doubt. It has helped give me a renewed spirit of hope
June 7, 2018
Love love loved this! It was simple but essential!
It was such a good read. So so pleasant and insightful! God is truly a wonderful God to have given us this beautiful life to live and experience.
It was such a good read. So so pleasant and insightful! God is truly a wonderful God to have given us this beautiful life to live and experience.
June 13, 2018
Insightful and easy to read!
Very thankful for insight into this walk of blind faith and the necessity of having this kind of faith. Thank you for sharing the gospel in such a simple yet thought - provoking manner!
Very thankful for insight into this walk of blind faith and the necessity of having this kind of faith. Thank you for sharing the gospel in such a simple yet thought - provoking manner!
June 28, 2018
Very Informative
Awesome read, I am going through a few things and WOW this was so on point. Thank you Jesus for using Adam to bless us with a manuscript when we ask WHY? WHAT? HUH? This blessed my soul thank you
Awesome read, I am going through a few things and WOW this was so on point. Thank you Jesus for using Adam to bless us with a manuscript when we ask WHY? WHAT? HUH? This blessed my soul thank you
October 13, 2018
Loved it
It was an awesome book, quite insync with life realities. Sometimes it's hard to understand things but when we look at life through God's, lens then things make sense.
Worth. Read
It was an awesome book, quite insync with life realities. Sometimes it's hard to understand things but when we look at life through God's, lens then things make sense.
Worth. Read
October 27, 2018
Great teaching book
I enjoyed reading this book. It really breaks down the meaning of waiting on God and the importance. The book also gives very important instructions on what to do while waiting.
I enjoyed reading this book. It really breaks down the meaning of waiting on God and the importance. The book also gives very important instructions on what to do while waiting.
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March 22, 2020Waiting
When God Makes You Wait helped me to gain a new perspective in my waiting season. This helped me to realize that God is preparing my heart and that He hasn't forgotten about me.
When God Makes You Wait helped me to gain a new perspective in my waiting season. This helped me to realize that God is preparing my heart and that He hasn't forgotten about me.
June 23, 2020
Excellent
I'm going through something huge to our family right now and this book really helped and my wife to understand the process.
Now we can stay the course with confidence. We can't wait to tell our story on how we made it over, when all hope looked lost.
I'm going through something huge to our family right now and this book really helped and my wife to understand the process.
Now we can stay the course with confidence. We can't wait to tell our story on how we made it over, when all hope looked lost.
June 28, 2020
Blessed and Challenged
I am going through a waiting period and this book has greatly challenged me to allow God to remove the 'beasts' from my life as He prepares me for the next stage. Meanwhile I will continue to worship Him.
I am going through a waiting period and this book has greatly challenged me to allow God to remove the 'beasts' from my life as He prepares me for the next stage. Meanwhile I will continue to worship Him.
May 26, 2022
GREAT READ
I really enjoyed this book....when I got to the end I was like" its finished"? 😞. After reading this book, I don't mind waiting on the Lord. Thank you Adam. Keep writing and being inspired by God.
I really enjoyed this book....when I got to the end I was like" its finished"? 😞. After reading this book, I don't mind waiting on the Lord. Thank you Adam. Keep writing and being inspired by God.
August 15, 2022
4 stars because I wish it was longer. This is a very quick read on waiting to hear from God. I highlighted a lot and I like that the last few pages talk about praising and worshiping Him in the waiting phase. I would recommend to others.
January 28, 2026
Food for thought
Waiting on the Lord is one of the hardest things we have to do. But in the waiting is where we're developed. This book serves as a great reminder that waiting isn't punishment but a defining moment in our lives to grow in our faith.
Waiting on the Lord is one of the hardest things we have to do. But in the waiting is where we're developed. This book serves as a great reminder that waiting isn't punishment but a defining moment in our lives to grow in our faith.
August 4, 2017
A good book to help grow your faith.
I prefer books that use modern day terms and rythms but this was a good book with a lot of good directions.
I prefer books that use modern day terms and rythms but this was a good book with a lot of good directions.
January 7, 2018
Exactly what I needed to be reminded if
Love this book! Perfect for anyone going through a rough situation or struggling with the question "is God really listening?"
Love this book! Perfect for anyone going through a rough situation or struggling with the question "is God really listening?"
January 10, 2018
Great book
Very encouraging. God will answer our prayers if we wait on him. This book brings a lot of insight on how to await God's perfect timing
Very encouraging. God will answer our prayers if we wait on him. This book brings a lot of insight on how to await God's perfect timing
January 10, 2018
Great read
Quick read but amazing examples and content will be reading this book at least once each year as my walk with God becomes stronger.
Quick read but amazing examples and content will be reading this book at least once each year as my walk with God becomes stronger.
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