
The “between” is never wasted. In fact, it’s often where God does His best work in us.
The wilderness wasn’t just a delay. It was a classroom. God was teaching them something in the waiting.
Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart… He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. —Deuteronomy 8:2-3
4 TRUTHS ABOUT “THE BETWEEN”
#1: The “between” isn’t wasted.
It’s not about the delay. It’s about the development. —Pastor Brad
#2. The “between” transforms us.
Transformation is often more about unlearning than learning. We must let go of our first-half-of-life tools if we want to become who God is calling us to be. —Richard Rohr, “Falling Upward”
God’s not withholding anything from us; He’s breaking down the false securities we’ve been clinging to, to make room for something better. —Pastor Brad
#3. The “between” strengthens our faith.
The desert is the place where we encounter our own powerlessness, and it is also the place where God’s power becomes manifest. —Henri Nouwen
Faith isn’t just tested in the wilderness; it’s born there. —Pastor Brad
#4. The “between” prepares us for what’s next.
I always get to where I’m going by walking away from where I’ve been. —Winnie the Pooh
God is always at work, even when you don’t see it
THREE STEPS TO TAKE IN “THE BETWEEN”:
Step 1: Lean into the silence.
PRACTICE: Set aside 10 minutes. Find a quiet place, no phone, no distractions—just you and God. You don’t need to say much, just be still. Afterward, take a minute to reflect. What came up? What did you feel or think about? Write it down. It’s often in these quiet moments that we hear what’s been drowned out by the noise of life.
Step 2: Trust God with the unknown.
PRACTICE: Take 5 minutes to write down one or two things God is teaching you right now. When we recognize what He’s doing, it reminds us that this isn’t a setback—it’s a season of growth. Ask yourself, “How am I growing through these challenges?”” Naming what God is doing builds our trust.
Step 3: Recognize what God has already provided for you.
PRACTICE: Reach out to someone you trust—a friend, a family member, someone in your small group, or your pastor. Share what you’re going through. Ask for prayer and encouragement. The wilderness will isolate you if you let it, but God often provides through others. When you invite others into your struggle, you’ll often find God’s presence in a new way.
The “between” is never wasted.
WILL YOU OPEN YOUR HEART TO JESUS TODAY?
Maybe you’re tired of trying to figure it all out on your own, and you’re ready to say, “God, I don’t know what’s next, but I’m open to You leading me.” Here’s the good news—He’s already there. He’s ready to lead you, guide you, and show you the next step forward in your life. He’s with you in the waiting, in the between. And He’s preparing you for something far greater than you can imagine.
So, if that’s where you are today—if you’re ready to trust Him, if you’re ready to open your heart to Jesus— here’s a simple prayer you can follow. I’ll leave a little space for you to pray and invite Jesus into your heart and life right now:
PRAYER OF ACCEPTANCE
God, I don’t have all the answers, and I’m not sure what’s next. But I want to trust You with my life. If You’re real, help me see how You’re working in my situation. I’m open to learning more about who You are. I want to experience the peace and hope that comes from knowing You. Jesus, today I’m asking You to come into my life. I don’t understand everything, but I believe You love me, and I want to follow You. Show me the next step, and help me trust You. Amen.
OUR MOSAIC PRAYER
May the beauty of God be reflected in our eyes,
The love of God be reflected in our hands,
The wisdom of God be reflected in our words,
And the knowledge of God flow from our hearts,
So that everyone around us might see and believe.