Leadership in the Liminal: Growing as You Wait on God’s Timing – How to Keep Growing, Serving, and Influencing When God’s Next Step Isn’t Visible Yet

The Daily CHEW™
Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals


Kevin’s been on hold for months. He’s poured into his team, finished a major project, and now he waits—unsure if the next promotion, opportunity, or sense of purpose will show up. “I feel like I’m stuck in neutral,” he admits. “I want to move, but God’s direction just isn’t clear.” There’s the tension: What do you do—and who do you become—while you wait for the next assignment from God?


Gospel Insight: Growth in Unseen Chapters

God works in your waiting even when little feels measurable. “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” (Psalm 27:14)
Here’s the key insight: God shapes depth, resilience, and influence during delays—not only in success or motion. The surprise? This isn’t lost time, but where the most meaningful growth—and leadership—often happens.
Let’s CHEW on this right now.


CHEW On This™ in 3–5 Minutes

Confess (C) to God
Father, I’m restless in this waiting season. I struggle with impatience, uncertainty, and the fear that what I’m doing isn’t enough.

Hear (H) from God in Scripture
Father, what Scripture do You want me to wrestle with right now?
“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” (Psalm 27:14)
You remain present in every pause, working transformation beneath the surface.

Exchange (E) with God
If I really believed God loves me as much as He loves Jesus, what would change right now?
Today, I give You my impatience and longing for visible direction, and I receive Your assurance that this waiting season is a gift for deeper trust and growth.

Walk (W) with the Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit, guide me to the next step that pleases You.
Here’s the step I believe pleases You: I’ll send a message of encouragement to one colleague or team member—investing in others while I wait.


Worship Invitation

Worship God for being truly at work—especially in what feels slow or undefined. Praise Him for deepening your courage and influence in hidden chapters.


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With you as God turns the waiting into growth,
Ryan

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Ryan Bailey

Ryan C. Bailey helps Christian professionals live from the reality of God’s love in the middle of real leadership, work, and family pressures. For over 30 years, he has walked with leaders, families, and teams through key decisions and seasons of change, bringing together Gospel‑centered counseling, coaching, and consulting with practical tools like CHEW through Ryan C Bailey & Associates.