Worship in the Waiting: Where Peace Begins
Waiting seasons can stretch our patience and shake our peace. We want clarity, healing, progress—but God often invites us into stillness first. In that stillness, He whispers the kind of peace the world can’t offer.
Last month was another hard waiting season for me. One of many. I was waiting for answers as I underwent procedure after procedure. My care team was trying to figure out why my left knee was painfully catching and locking for over seven and a half months—with no clear answers on an MRI.
Frustrating? Yes.
But then I experienced a God-moment—a glimmer of joy—that shifted everything. A surprise T-shirt arrived in the mail with the words: “Worship in the Waiting.”
It stopped me in my tracks. God saw me, right in the middle of uncertainty and pain, and whispered through that simple gift, “Peace is found in My presence, not in the plan.”
“My soul finds rest in God alone.” — Psalm 62:1
True rest begins not with doing, but with worship—turning our attention from what’s missing to Who is present.
Worship as Wellness
Connecting our hearts with God through worship regulates more than our spirits—it calms our whole being. Songs of praise, reflective songs of worship, and songs of gratitude shift the body from stress to safety. Each time we pause to thank God or breathe in His presence, our nervous system softens and our hormones of peace begin to flow.
Here are a few ways to weave worship into your healing and daily rhythm:
- Breathe His Name.
When anxiety rises, inhale “Jesus,” exhale “I trust You.” It resets the body and re-anchors your focus. - Create a Worship Corner.
Diffuse calming oils like Frankincense or Cedarwood or add 1-2 drops to a soft blanket and wrap yourself in it. Let your senses remind you: this is holy ground. - Move with Gratitude.
Gentle stretching, slow walks, or hand-over-heart prayer time connect your faith with your physiology. - Journal the Joy Moments.
Note small mercies or glimmers of joy—a text from a friend, sunlight through the window, a verse that lifted you. Gratitude rewires the brain toward hope.
Waiting Is Not Wasted
This right here is GOLD! We often think waiting means we’re stuck, but with God, waiting is working. He strengthens what’s unseen — faith, endurance, trust. It's so hard for us to grasp this has humans, but when we do it releases the peace we need to make it through the next moment.
Every unanswered prayer and quiet moment is an invitation to worship through surrender. In that space, we grow in ways hurry could never accomplish. It's powerful. It's life-changing. It's comforting.
“My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9
Peace Over Pressure
Busyness likes to creep in and steal our peace. I know this so well, friend. But peace doesn’t come from a perfectly balanced schedule or a spotless to-do list. It comes from the presence of Jesus in every imperfect day.
Maybe your healing feels slow. I know this so well. Maybe your plans shifted again. I see you, friend. Breathe. You’re not behind—you’re being refined. The waiting isn’t wasted; it’s worship when you let it draw you nearer to Him. This is the space I find peace - in His presence.
Try this:
Start your morning with 8-20 oz of water
Ask God, "What is important today?"
Jot down 3 things.
Apply Joy essential oil over heart and say this verse“
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” — Isaiah 26:3
A Final Word of Encouragement
Friend, if you’re in a waiting season — whether it’s for healing, direction, or peace — remember that God is not distant. He is deeply present in the pause.
Each breath, prayer, and tear offered to Him is worship. You’re not waiting alone. You’re being gently shaped by the One who makes all things new.
Let’s Journey Together
Would you like encouragement and simple faith-based wellness tips sent straight to your inbox? I send out Weekly Joy-Fueled Wellness Tips every Tuesday — practical, faith-rooted habits to help you stay well, create calm, and cultivate joy.
If your heart is craving more peace this season, I’d love to have you join me for a faith-filled evening of restoration:
Peace Over Pressure: Finding Rest + Joy in the Waiting on November 19th at 7 p.m. CST
Let’s walk this journey side by side — choosing peace, practicing presence, and finding joy together.
With you in the waiting,
Dr. Letticia (Dr. Joy oxox)
