The Kneeling Leader: A 33-Day Devotional
A Devotional Journey into Humility, Servanthood, and Spirit-Led Influence for Christian Entrepreneurs
Day 18 — Hope in Quiet Trust
Scripture (Douay-Rheims):
“The Lord is good to them that hope in him, to the soul that seeketh him. It is good to wait with silence for the salvation of God.” — Lamentations 3:25–26
Reflection
Silence is uncomfortable for many leaders. It feels unproductive. It feels uncertain. It feels risky. Yet Scripture calls quiet waiting “good.” Why? Because it cultivates deep trust.
Quiet trust says, “I don’t need constant reassurance. I believe God is working.” It releases the urge to control narratives, timelines, and perceptions. It rests in God’s faithfulness.
In seasons of waiting, leaders are tempted to fill silence with noise — excessive meetings, rushed initiatives, premature announcements, unnecessary changes. These distractions mask insecurity.
But stillness nurtures hope.
When leaders wait quietly, they communicate confidence in God. Their teams sense stability. Anxiety decreases. Unity strengthens. People learn that faith guides decisions more than fear.
Quiet waiting also realigns motives. It reveals whether we desire God’s will or merely personal success. It separates calling from craving. It purifies ambition.
Hope grows when leaders seek God more than outcomes.
You may not see movement yet. You may not feel momentum. But God is never idle. Roots are growing beneath the surface.
Today, reflect: Can I trust God enough to be still and hopeful?
Prayer
Lord, teach me to wait with quiet confidence. Fill my heart with hope during uncertain seasons. I place my future, my business, and my calling in Your perfect timing.
