When God Makes You Wait...

There’s a part of the journey that nobody really prepares you for.

It’s not the beginning—when everything feels exciting and full of possibility.
And it’s not the breakthrough—when everything finally makes sense.

It’s the middle.

The hallway.

That space where one door has clearly closed… but the next one hasn’t opened yet.

And if we’re being honest—that’s the part that messes with you.

We’ve all had those moments.

A door closes. A plan falls through. Something you were sure about suddenly ends.

At first, there’s clarity.
You know it’s over.

But then comes the silence.

And that’s where the real tension begins.

Because now you’re left asking:

That space—that in-between—is what we’re calling the hallway.

One of the stories that puts this into perspective is David.

He was anointed king early in life… but didn’t actually step into that position until years later.

Think about that.

He had the promise—but not the platform.
The calling—but not the confirmation.
The direction—but not the timing.

That gap? That was his hallway.

And it wasn’t wasted time.

It was preparation.

Because the truth is—
what God does in you during the wait is just as important as what He does for you after it.

If you’ve ever been in a waiting season, you know the pressure.

When nothing seems to be moving, there’s a strong pull to make something happen.

To take control.
To open a door yourself.
To settle for something just so you don’t feel stuck.

Sometimes we even dress it up and call it “being proactive.”

But deep down, it’s anxiety.

It’s fear of being still.

It’s the discomfort of not knowing.

And this is where a lot of people go wrong.

Because not every open door is from God.
And not every opportunity is meant for you.

Sometimes the real growth happens when you don’t force it.

When you trust enough to wait.

Here’s something we’ve learned the hard way:

The hallway has a way of exposing what’s really going on inside of you.

When things get quiet, your thoughts get louder.

And if you’re not careful, those voices can take over.

But that’s also where the opportunity is.

Because the hallway isn’t just about waiting—it’s about tuning your heart.

It’s where you learn to:

That’s not passive waiting.

That’s intentional growth.

Let’s make it simple.

If you’re in that season right now, here are a few things that help:

And maybe most importantly:

Don’t assume nothing is happening.

Because a lot can be happening beneath the surface that you just can’t see yet.

If there’s one thing to hold onto, it’s this:

Just because it’s quiet doesn’t mean God is absent.

The hallway isn’t a punishment.

It’s not where your story stalls.

It’s where something deeper is being built—something that will actually sustain you when the next door opens.

So if you’re in that space right now…

Take a breath.

You’re not behind.
You’re not stuck.
You’re not forgotten.

You’re being prepared.

This reflection is part of Episode 6 of Walking the Narrow Path with Fernie & Efrain:
“Surviving the Hallway – What to Do When God Makes You Wait.”

The episode drops this weekend—and we’re diving deeper into real conversations around waiting, trust, and what it actually looks like to walk through seasons like this.

Stay connected, share this with someone who needs it, and let us know:

👉 Have you ever been in a “hallway” season? What did it teach you?