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While We Are Waiting on God, We Are Waiting With God — God Is There the Whole Time

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While We Are Waiting on God, We Are Waiting With God — God Is There the Whole Time

Weekly Devotional

While We Are Waiting on God, We Are Waiting With God — God Is There the Whole Time

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While We Are Waiting on God, We Are Waiting With God — God Is There the Whole Time I know firsthand that when you are standing for marriage restoration, waiting can feel lonely and never-ending. You pray, you believe, and then you wonder where God is when everything feels quiet. During Advent, let’s be reminded of a powerful truth: while we are waiting on God, we are also waiting with Him. He has not left you in the waiting. God is right there with you; He is close to your heart, seeing every tear and actually strengthening you in ways you might not always feel. God’s presence does not vanish just because the promise feels delayed. Just as God was faithful through generations of waiting for the Messiah, He is faithful with you right now as you wait for what He has spoken over your marriage. This waiting is not wasted. It is holy ground. It is a place where God deepens your faith, steadies your hope, and reshapes your love to resemble Jesus more closely. So when your spouse feels far away, and your prayers feel unanswered, remember that Emmanuel means God with us. You are not waiting alone. The same God who brought Jesus at the appointed time is the same God who knows exactly when and how to bring your breakthrough. Every day you wait is a day when God is working in you and in your spouse, even when you cannot yet see the movement. So, as you are standing for your marriage to be restored, let your waiting become worship. Let your trust become an offering. Let your heart rest in this truth: God is not only working for you, but He is also with you. His presence is your peace. His love is your anchor. His timing will prove perfect.

This Week, Day by Day

Your Daily Stand

MondayDecember 15+

Daily Verse

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Advent Stander DAY 16-ADVENT FOR THE STANDER PSALM 40:1-3 (NIV) "I WAITED PATIENTLY FOR THE LORD; HE TURNED TO ME AND HEARD MY CRY. HE LIFTED ME OUT OF THE SLIMY PIT, OUT OF THE MUD AND MIRE; HE SET MY FEET ON A ROCK AND GAVE ME A FIRM PLACE TO STAND. HE PUT A NEW SONG IN MY MOUTH, A HYMN OF PRAISE TO OUR GOD. MANY WILL SEE AND FEAR THE LORD AND PUT THEIR TRUST IN HIM."

Daily Prayer

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Advent Stander DAY 16-ADVENT FOR THE STANDER “FATHER, LIFT MY HEART FROM DISCOURAGEMENT AND PLACE MY FEET ON SOLID GROUND. RESTORE THE SONG OF JOY IN OUR MARRIAGE AND HELP MY SPOUSE FIND HOPE IN YOU AGAIN. AMEN."

Declaration

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Advent Stander DAY 16-ADVENT FOR THE STANDER "I DECLARE THAT GOD IS LIFTING ME AND MY MARRIAGE FROM THE PIT OF DESPAIR AND GIVING US A NEW SONG OF RESTORATION TO SING TOGETHER."

Spousal Blessing

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Advent Stander DAY 16-ADVENT FOR THE STANDER "I BLESS MY SPOUSE TO RISE FROM DESPAIR AND SING A NEW SONG OF PRAISE AS GOD SETS THEIR FEET ON THE FIRM FOUNDATION OF HIS LOVE." @Standing Standing.app

TuesdayDecember 16+

Daily Verse

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Advent Stander DAY 17 - ADVENT FOR THE STANDER ROMANS 8:1-2 (NIV) "THEREFORE, THERE IS NOW NO CONDEMNATION FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN CHRIST JESUS, BECAUSE THROUGH CHRIST JESUS THE LAW OF THE SPIRIT WHO GIVES LIFE HAS SET YOU FREE FROM THE LAW OF SIN AND DEATH."

Daily Prayer

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Advent Stander DAY 17-ADVENT FOR THE STANDER "FATHER, THANK YOU FOR SETTING US FREE FROM CONDEMNATION. COVER MY SPOUSE WITH YOUR GRACE AND LEAD US BOTH INTO HEALING AND RECONCILIATION. AMEN."

Declaration

Advent Stander DAY 17-ADVENT FOR THE STANDER "I DECLARE THAT THERE IS NO CONDEMNATION IN MY MARRIAGE BECAUSE CHRIST HAS SET BOTH MY SPOUSE AND ME FREE TO WALK IN GRACE AND FORGIVENESS."

Spousal Blessing

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Advent Stander DAY 17 - ADVENT FOR THE STANDER "I BLESS MY SPOUSE TO WALK IN THE FREEDOM OF GRACE, RELEASED FROM GUILT AND SHAME, AND TO EMBRACE THE MERCY OF GOD IN OUR MARRIAGE." '7 @Standing Standing.app

WednesdayDecember 17+

Daily Verse

Advent Stander DAY 18-ADVENT FOR THE STANDER 2 PETER 3:9 (NIV) "THE LORD IS NOT SLOW TO FULFILL HIS PROMISE AS SOME COUNT SLOWNESS, BUT IS PATIENT TOWARD YOU, NOT WISHING THAT ANY SHOULD PERISH, BUT THAT ALL SHOULD REACH REPENTANCE."

Daily Prayer

Advent Stander DAY 18-ADVENT FOR THE STANDER "FATHER, YOUR WAYS ARE HIGHER THAN MINE. I SURRENDER MY UNDERSTANDING AND TRUST YOUR PERFECT PLAN TO RESTORE OUR MARRIAGE. AMEN."

Declaration

Advent Stander DAY 18-ADVENT FOR THE STANDER "I DECLARE THAT I WILL NOT COUNT GOD OUT OF MY STORY. HIS WAYS ARE HIGHER, AND HIS PLAN FOR MY MARRIAGE WILL EXCEED ALL MY EXPECTATIONS."

Spousal Blessing

Advent Stander DAY 18-ADVENT FOR THE STANDER "I BLESS MY SPOUSE TO TRUST GOD'S HIGHER WAYS AND TO BELIEVE THAT HIS PLAN FOR OUR MARRIAGE IS UNFOLDING IN DIVINE PERFECTION." @Standing Standing.app

ThursdayDecember 18+

Daily Verse

Advent Stander DAY 19-ADVENT FOR THE STANDER JOHN 6:35 (NIV) "THEN JESUS DECLARED, ‘I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE. WHOEVER COMES TO ME WILL NEVER GO HUNGRY, AND WHOEVER BELIEVES IN ME WILL NEVER BE THIRSTY."

Daily Prayer

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Advent Stander DAY 19-ADVENT FOR THE STANDER "JESUS, YOU ARE THE BREAD OF LIFE. SATISFY OUR HEARTS WITH YOUR PRESENCE AND NOURISH OUR MARRIAGE WITH YOUR SPIRIT. AMEN."

Declaration

Advent Stander DAY 19-ADVENT FOR THE STANDER “I DECLARE THAT JESUS IS THE BREAD OF LIFE IN OUR MARRIAGE, SATISFYING OUR HEARTS AND FILLING OUR HOME WITH HIS PRESENCE."

Spousal Blessing

Advent Stander DAY 19-ADVENT FOR THE STANDER "I BLESS MY SPOUSE TO FEAST ON THE PRESENCE OF JESUS. FINDING FULL SATISFACTION IN HIS LOVE AND BEING DRAWN INTO ONENESS WITH ME AGAIN." @Standing Standing.app

FridayDecember 19+

Daily Verse

Advent Stander DAY 20-ADVENT FOR THE STANDER JOHN 14:1-3 (NIV) "DO NOT LET YOUR HEARTS BE TROUBLED. TRUST IN GOD; TRUST ALSO IN ME. IN MY FATHER'S HOUSE ARE MANY ROOMS; IF IT WERE NOT SO, I WOULD HAVE TOLD YOU. I AM GOING THERE TO PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU. AND IF I GO AND PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU, I WILL COME BACK AND TAKE YOU TO BE WITH ME THAT YOU ALSO MAY BE WHERE I AM."

Daily Prayer

Advent Stander DAY 20-ADVENT FOR THE STANDER "FATHER, EVEN THOUGH WE ARE NOT YET IN OUR ETERNAL HOME, HELP ME TO LIVE AS A CITIZEN OF HEAVEN, FULL OF HOPE, FAITH, AND LOVE THAT WILL TRANSFORM MY MARRIAGE. AMEN."

Declaration

Advent Stander DAY 20-ADVENT FOR THE STANDER "I DECLARE THAT EVEN AS I WAIT, MY EYES ARE FIXED ON HEAVEN, KNOWING THAT GOD IS BRINGING TRANSFORMATION TO OUR MARRIAGE ACCORDING TO HIS POWER."

Spousal Blessing

Advent Stander DAY 20-ADVENT FOR THE STANDER "I BLESS MY SPOUSE TO LONG FOR HEAVENLY THINGS. TO SET THEIR HEART ON ETERNITY, AND TO WALK IN THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF CHRIST." @Standing Standing.app

SaturdayDecember 20+

Daily Verse

Advent Stander DAY 21 - ADVENT FOR THE STANDER ACTS 20:35 (NIV) “IN EVERYTHING I DID, I SHOWED YOU THAT BY THIS KIND OF HARD WORK WE MUST HELP THE WEAK, REMEMBERING THE WORDS THE LORD JESUS HIMSELF SAID: 'IT IS MORE BLESSED TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE.""

Daily Prayer

Advent Stander DAY 21 - ADVENT FOR THE STANDER "FATHER, TEACH ME TO GIVE WITH A JOYFUL HEART. LET GENEROSITY FLOW IN MY MARRIAGE AND FILL OUR HOME WITH COMPASSION AND GRACE. AMEN."

Declaration

Advent Stander DAY 21-ADVENT FOR THE STANDER “I DECLARE THAT I WILL LIVE GENEROUSLY AND LOVE DEEPLY, REFLECTING THE COMPASSION OF CHRIST IN MY MARRIAGE AND TO THOSE AROUND ME."

Spousal Blessing

Advent Stander DAY 21 - ADVENT FOR THE STANDER "I BLESS MY SPOUSE TO OVERFLOW WITH COMPASSION AND GENEROSITY, GIVING FREELY AS JESUS HAS GIVEN TO THEM, AND TO RETURN TO OUR MARRIAGE FILLED WITH HIS LOVE." @Standing Standing.app

SundayDecember 14+

Daily Verse

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Advent Stander DAY 15-ADVENT FOR THE STANDER JAMES 1:17 (NIV) “EVERY GOOD AND PERFECT GIFT IS FROM ABOVE, COMING DOWN FROM THE FATHER OF THE HEAVENLY LIGHTS, WHO DOES NOT CHANGE LIKE SHIFTING SHADOWS."

Daily Prayer

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Advent Stander DAY 15-ADVENT FOR THE STANDER "FATHER, THANK YOU FOR BEING THE GIVER OF EVERY GOOD AND PERFECT GIFT. I ASK YOU TO BLESS OUR MARRIAGE WITH YOUR FAVOR AND DRAW MY SPOUSE TO RECOGNIZE YOUR GOODNESS. AMEN."

Declaration

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Advent Stander DAY 15-ADVENT FOR THE STANDER "I DECLARE THAT GOD IS POURING OUT HIS GOOD AND PERFECT GIFTS OVER MY LIFE AND MARRIAGE, FILLING OUR HOME WITH BLESSINGS FROM ABOVE."

Spousal Blessing

Advent Stander DAY 15-ADVENT FOR THE STANDER "I BLESS MY SPOUSE TO SEE EVERY GOOD GIFT THAT COMES FROM THE FATHER AND TO RECOGNIZE GOD'S GOODNESS DRAWING THEM HOME." @Standing Standing.app

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