Faith on the Rise

Even When the Waiting is Long

Author

Anchored in Faith
May 04, 2025

If you’ve ever felt like your faith was strong—until life hit hard, this message is for you.

As we walk with God, our faith doesn’t stay still. It’s tested, stretched, and refined. Some days, it feels bold and unwavering. Other days, it feels quiet and tired. But faith isn’t failing just because it feels small sometimes; it’s growing underneath the surface.

We don’t always talk about the in-between moments. The waiting seasons. The not-yet-answered prayers. The times when we wonder if what we’re hoping for is ever going to happen.

But in those very moments—the middle of the unknown—our faith begins to rise again.

This week’s meditation was created as a reminder that faith is alive. It expands, evolves, and strengthens when we stay connected to the One who holds it all together.
“Faith on the Rise – A Christian Meditation for Growing Your Faith.”
Let this be your reset, your refresh, and your reminder that God is still working—even in the waiting.

Anchor of the Week

“The apostles said to the Lord, ‘Increase our faith!’” – Luke 17:5

When life feels uncertain, and timing isn’t lining up, this is our lifeline. “Increase my faith.” It’s a short prayer, but a powerful one. And God always answers it.

Gratitude Corner: Thankful in the Stretch

This week, I’m thanking God for:

  • The delays that have and continue to teach me trust.

  • The many setbacks that have shaped my strength.

  • The peace that comes not from knowing the full plan, but from knowing the Planner.

Gratitude is how we say, “I trust You, Lord,” even when we don’t understand.

Faith Goals for This Week

This week, let’s live like people who know that faith is active and growing:

  1. Start each day by declaring: “God, I trust You no matter what today looks like.”

  2. Speak faith over a delay. Call it “preparation” instead of “disappointment.”

  3. Pray specifically: “Lord, increase my faith where it’s been shaken.”

  4. Encourage someone else who feels disheartened or disappointed. 

This Week’s Prayer Focus

Lord, when I feel stretched, when I feel stuck, when I don’t see what You’re doing—
Increase my faith.
Remind me that You’re not late.
You’re preparing, pruning, and positioning me.
And I trust You. Amen

Share Your Story or Meditation/Prayer Request

Have you experienced a season when your faith rose through challenge or delay? I’d love to hear it.

And if there’s a topic or prayer that would support you or someone you love, reply to this email. Your voice matters here and helps me provide the best possible content.

Book Recommendations: Strengthening Faith Through Every Season

Here are some faith-building books to support you in growing, stretching, and standing firm in God’s promises:

📖 “Crazy Faith” – Michael Todd
A bold and relatable book that challenges you to believe for the impossible—even when it doesn’t make sense yet.

📖 “Faithing It: Bringing Purpose Back to Your Life!” – Cora Jakes-Coleman
A powerful testimony-driven book that teaches you how to fight for your faith through spiritual warfare and seasons of delay.

📖 “Believe for It” – CeCe Winans
More than a memoir—this book speaks life into your walk with God and reminds you that what seems impossible is never too far gone for Him.

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Faith isn’t passive. It grows, breathes, and transforms us.
Even when the answers seem slow to come, God is never still.
He’s always moving behind the scenes, and your faith is rising in Him as you continue to trust in His process.