54: Rebecca Brewster Stevenson on How to Wait Well

Ashley Hales and Rebecca Brewster Stevenson talk about waiting on God, what that looks like in Covid-19, and how to practically deal with your emotions.

Other applicable episodes: Episode 46 with Meredith McDaniel on God’s steadfastness, Episode 38 with Laura Wifler and Emily Jensen on a scaffolding for faithfulness, and Episode 35 on loneliness and the common good.

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LINKS

Rebecca’s website: https://rebeccabrewsterstevenson.com/

Rebecca’s book, Wait: https://amzn.to/3j1s5EM

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“Waiting is always the absence of the ability to make something happen.” @rebeccabrewsterstevenson @rbstevenson1 @aahales on #findingholypodcast

“There is a lament and grief to waiting.” @rebeccabrewsterstevenson @rbstevenson1 @aahales on #findingholypodcast

“Make space to grieve. Make time.” @rebeccabrewsterstevenson @rbstevenson1 @aahales on #findingholypodcast

“The God of the universe wants to hear from me about the needs of the world.” @rebeccabrewsterstevenson @rbstevenson1 @aahales on #findingholypodcast

“Look past the thing you want to the God who is doing a thing.” @rebeccabrewsterstevenson @rbstevenson1 @aahales on #findingholypodcast

ONE SMALL STEP

Have a couch moment. As you pass through your home, sit down on the couch. Check in with your body and your emotions: Are you feeling dejected, anxious, are you leaking your emotions all over your family or the internet? Check in. Bring those in prayer to God.

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