Faith with Feet: Are you waiting in God or full of excuses?

What if that spiritual phrase we use so often—"I'm just waiting on God"—is actually fear dressed in church clothes? This raw, honest conversation peels back the layers of what true spiritual waiting looks like versus hiding behind passivity when we're simply afraid to take the next step.
Drawing from biblical examples like Noah who built an ark before seeing a single raindrop, we explore how preparation becomes the physical manifestation of our faith. The truth is uncomfortable but necessary: sometimes when you think you're waiting on God, God is actually waiting on you to act on the instructions already provided. Your breakthrough isn't being withheld—it's waiting for you to become the person who can steward it well.
The journey matters as much as the destination. Those struggles and detours you're experiencing aren't delays—they're building the character, wisdom, and resilience you'll need when your opportunity arrives. Someone else might get there faster through shortcuts or connections, but without the lessons of the journey, they won't have the foundation to sustain success. Your preparation now determines your readiness later.
Stop asking "When will it happen?" and start asking "Who do I need to become so I'm ready when it does?" Whether you're waiting for a job, relationship, or opportunity, there's active work you can do now—update your resume, heal old wounds, research your market, practice your craft. True waiting isn't passive; it's filled with intentional preparation that demonstrates your belief in what's coming. This week, identify one thing you can do while you wait, and release the habit of idle waiting for intentional preparation. You don't need to know when your breakthrough is coming—you just need to be ready when it does.