What does it mean to wait on the Lord?
To some, that means spending time in prayer, seeking God.
To others, it means standing firm on what God has already spoken to you.
To wait on God’s answer, voice, or promise in prayer is an essential part of our walk with God.
Here are 15 Bible verses about waiting on the Lord:
Bible Verses About Waiting on the Lord
Psalm 27:14
“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” (ESV)
Isaiah 40:31
“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” (ESV)
Lamentations 3:25
“The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him.” (ESV)
Isaiah 30:18
“Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you, and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.” (ESV)
Psalm 130:5-6
“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning.” (ESV)
Psalm 33:20-22
“Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you.”(ESV)
Exodus 14:14
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” (NIV)
Psalm 37:34
“Wait for the Lord and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land; you will look on when the wicked are cut off.” (ESV)
Psalm 62:5
“For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.” (ESV)
Psalm 37:7
“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices!” (ESV)
Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God.” (NIV)
Isaiah 64:4
“From of old no one has heard or perceived by the ear, no eye has seen a God besides you, who acts for those who wait for him.” (ESV)
Psalm 130:5
“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope;” (ESV)
Proverbs 20:22
“Do not say, “I will repay evil”; wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.” (ESV)
Genesis 49:18
“I wait for your salvation, O Lord.” (ESV)
Free Scripture Art to Encourage Your Faith in God
Our mission here at God’s fingerprints is to declare the truth of God’s Word through artwork.
Whether that's through a premium art print in our shop, an encouraging post on Instagram, or a free Scripture Art resource like this one. We recently created this unique collection of Christian wall art printables. With verses on waiting on the LORD—it features 12 original artworks and designs.
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Artwork on Waiting on the Lord
We believe in the importance of displaying God’s Word in our homes, as written in Deuteronomy 6:5-9. And we believe putting up Scripture Art is one of the best ways to do so.
Scripture Art helps us to meditate on God’s Word. It reminds us of all of His promises. And, it’s a creative way to spread His Word. It can spark conversations about God with friends and family.
Here are some artworks we’ve done on waiting on the Lord:
1. Promises of God - 77 promises from Scripture
An all-new artwork that features 77 of God’s promises from Scripture. Each promise is hand-drawn into the shape of a fingerprint.
2. God's Fingerprint - One Verse from Every Book of the Bible
A truly unique piece of artwork—featuring one verse from every book of the Bible, hand-drawn within the lines of a fingerprint.
3. His Name Shall Be Called - 55 Names of God
A new fine art print designed to fill any home with the power and presence of God's Name. It's a daily reminder of God's character Featuring 55 Names of God thoughtfully illustrated into a single artwork.
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We hope these verses help you wait on the Lord.
What about you? Is there a verse that you think we missed?
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18 comments
Judy Laird
Your art work is very inspiring and when seen builds faith and AWAKENS HOPE.. God bless you ❤️🙏
Evans chibuzo
Great
Best ndu
Thanks alot I want more of this
Kabagambe Kenneth
These verses are encouraging and inspiring
M Nadine
I am encouraged please keep up the good work by God’s grace may he bless you
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