When God Hits Pause: How to Stop Freaking Out When Heaven Puts You on Hold

Sheila Boyd
Oct 17
3 min read

Golden pause button glowing among sunflowers symbolizing divine waiting and peace

You ever call customer service, get put on hold, and start questioning your life choices? Yeah… that’s pretty much what waiting on God feels like.

You’re like, “Hello? Lord? Did You mute me?”And Heaven’s like, “Your call is important to us. Please remain faithful.” 🎶

We hate pauses because they remind us we’re not in control — and control is our favorite illusion. But sometimes, that awkward divine silence is the most productive season of your spiritual life.

Waiting isn’t punishment; it’s spiritual load time. (Think: Heaven buffering your next blessing.)

The Myth of Divine Delay (Aka, God’s Not Ghosting You)

“Woman with angel wings humorously waiting by phone representing divine delay and patience.”

We live in a world that worships speed. Instant noodles. Same-day shipping. Ten-second TikTok advice on finding your soulmate.

But God doesn’t do fast food blessings. He does slow-cooked miracles. 🍲

Dr. Thema Bryant, APA president and ordained minister, says, “Delay is not denial; it’s development.” You’re not being benched — you’re being built.

📘 External Resource (APA Style):Bryant, T. (2022). Homecoming: Overcome fear and trauma to reclaim your whole, authentic self. Convergent Books.

Stillness Is the New Flex

Person resting surrounded by glowing clocks representing divine rest and stillness.

The world says, “Hustle harder.”Heaven says, “Take a nap.”

Stillness is rebellion in a world that monetizes exhaustion. The American Psychological Association defines mindfulness as staying grounded in the present to reduce stress and improve focus — spiritually, it’s how God sneaks new instructions past your overthinking.

Next time you feel guilty for resting, remember: Jesus literally napped during a storm. Be like Jesus.

📘 External Link: APA Dictionary of Psychology – Mindfulness

Faith in the Silent Seasons (Aka, Heaven’s Airplane Mode)

“Airplane in angel-shaped clouds symbolizing faith during divine silence.”

You’re praying, fasting, and journaling — but heaven’s quieter than your phone after you text your ex. 🦗

Here’s the thing: silence doesn’t mean absence. Sometimes God is building your story offscreen.

Every major biblical hero had a divine pause before their spotlight:

Joseph had the pit.
David had the pasture.
Esther had the prep season.

Faith isn’t about knowing what’s next — it’s trusting you’ll survive the loading screen.

✨ Try This: Ask, “God, what are You forming in me while I wait?” instead of, “When will You move?”

Refinement Is Basically Soul Pilates

“Person stretching in golden light representing spiritual refinement and inner strength.”

Waiting stretches you — not just spiritually, but emotionally.

Refinement is God’s version of Pilates: painful, awkward, and yet somehow making you stronger for your next level.

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith calls this sacred rest — recovery that renews both body and soul. Sometimes God presses pause to strengthen your boundaries, peace, and focus.

📘 External Resource:Dalton-Smith, S. (2017). Sacred Rest: Recover your life, renew your energy, restore your sanity. FaithWords.

When the Light Turns Green (And You’re Scared to Move)

“Golden green traffic light in sky representing divine timing and readiness.”

You’ve prayed for change — now the opportunity’s here. And suddenly, you’re like, “Wait, I wasn’t ready!”

That’s the irony of faith: we beg for open doors, then hesitate at the threshold.

Here’s the rule: when peace replaces panic, that’s your cue.Divine timing doesn’t force — it flows.

✨ Affirmation:

“I’m not behind schedule; I’m right on divine time.”

Bonus: Signs You’re in a Divine Pause

“Airplane circling sunflower field representing divine waiting and spiritual preparation.”

✅ You’re restless but peaceful.

✅ Doors aren’t closing — they’re just... not opening.

✅ Old things feel off, new things aren’t ready.

That’s not failure — that’s God setting the runway lights for landing. ✈️

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📚 References (APA 7th Edition)

American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Mindfulness. APA Dictionary of Psychology. https://dictionary.apa.org/mindfulnessBryant, T. (2022). Homecoming: Overcome fear and trauma to reclaim your whole, authentic self. Convergent Books.Dalton-Smith, S. (2017). Sacred Rest: Recover your life, renew your energy, restore your sanity. FaithWords.