Worship Songs About Waiting
Waiting on God isn't always easy, especially when our hearts long for answers and breakthrough. This collection of worship songs speaks to the heart of that very tension, offering melodies of hope and trust for those moments when we're called to patiently abide in His perfect timing.
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1. What Are We Waiting For?
By for KING & COUNTRY
Why this song?
This song challenges the complacency that can creep into our waiting, asking, "What are we waiting for?" It serves as a potent reminder to actively seek God's purpose in the present, rather than passively waiting for an undefined future.
Popular on Spotify 2. Wait For You - Psalm 130
By Ellie Holcomb
Why this song?
"Wait For You - Psalm 130" captures the longing in our souls as we anticipate God's presence. The song illustrates the watchman's patient expectation, mirroring our own reliance on His perfect timing and promise of unfailing love.
Popular on Spotify 3. Wait
By Phil Wickham
Why this song?
"Wait" expresses the truth that our patient expectation allows God space to work. As we learn that "the longer I wait, the more You can do," our hearts are drawn into deeper intimacy with Him. This song is a reminder that waiting is not passive, but an active surrender to God's perfect plan.
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4. Satisfied Reprise
By Jordan G. Welch
Why this song?
"Satisfied Reprise" frames waiting not as stagnation, but as an opportunity for active devotion. It reminds us that in the midst of trusting and yielding, we can declare "I'll worship You," finding contentment in His presence.
Popular on Spotify 5. Satisfied
By Jordan G. Welch
Why this song?
"Satisfied" is a song that helps us shift our focus during times of waiting. It reveals that the deepest contentment comes not from answered prayers, but from simply being in His presence. In that space, we declare, "I will be satisfied."
Popular on Spotify 6. My Soul Waits
By Ezra Worship Initiative
Why this song?
"My Soul Waits" gently captures the posture of surrender that defines true waiting. It's a simple offering of our desires, as we "lay down all my expectations here", finding peace in His presence alone. This song encourages us to relinquish control and trust in God's perfect plan.
7. It's Time
By Childlike CiCi
Why this song?
"It's Time" ignites a fire within us, urging us to examine what holds us back from obedient action. With its recurring challenge of "What you waiting for," this song encourages us to step out in faith, confident in God's timing. This is a powerful reminder that waiting on God should not equate to inaction, but rather a preparation for bold movement.
Popular on Spotify 8. Be Glad
By Cody Carnes
Why this song?
"Be Glad" helps us transform our season of waiting into one of active praise and gratitude. The song invites us to recall God's transformative power, who "brought us from mourning to dancing," filling our hearts with rejoicing even before our prayers are fully answered. It’s a call to declare His goodness in the present moment.
Popular on Spotify Frequently Covered 9. Worth The Wait
By Phil Wickham
Why this song?
"Worth The Wait" reframes our perspective on waiting, grounding it in the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise through Jesus. This song joyfully proclaims that even in periods of anticipation, "Jesus You are worth the wait," celebrating the hope and redemption He brings.
10. NO RUSH (feat. Chaquanna Iman)
By Travis Greene
Why this song?
"NO RUSH" captures the essence of expectant waiting, reminding us that true fulfillment lies in His presence. It invites us to still our anxieties, affirming that "'All we want is You'," and that our deepest desire is to see Him move.
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