Guidebook

Thank you for reading Living in the Wait.
Use this free resource to accompany your reading and guide you to use delays in life differently.

Living in the Wait Guidebook

Are you ready to dig deeper into your season of waiting to start the journey of growth, refinement, and transformation? Melissa has created a guidebook filled with questions and prompts designed to accompany your reading of her new book, Living in the Wait.

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When it comes to having conversation, I prefer to skip past the “I’m Good. How are you?" "Good.” type of responses and ask the uncommon questions to learn the stories that make people who they are. ⁠ Having the opportunity to talk about the amazing work God has done in my life through many of my journeys of waiting is something I don’t take for granted. Being a vessel to share about who God is, how much He loves us and His ability to do the impossible is something I take very seriously. I’m an extrovert (who leans towards connecting with others while chilling at home or sitting around the fire) but recently had the opportunity to be out and about having real, heart-level conversations with peeps. Those are my absolute favorite types of conversations that light me up inside. ⁠ The one, the only, JESUS! My aunt was a hairstylist and gave me almost every haircut I’ve ever had. When I was little I’d always ask her to French braid my hair. ⁠ God is in our stories. It's up to us to pause and look for Him. ⁠ I had a vulnerable conversation with God one day picking up sticks in our yard. We were 2.5 years into our infertility journey and I was feeling unsettled with the life I was living. It was here, my heart opened and God gave me the idea of Living in the Wait. ⁠ The most humbling experience is seeing how a difficulty you navigated connects and comforts. How it helps them feel seen, heard and worthy. This bond is a true gift from God, and one He talks about in 2 Corinthians 1:4. It's the comfort of God that brings us together and that was on full display this past weekend @thenookonmain with my friend @larockdan. ⁠
•⁠August E+DAY•⁠ To sum it up, starting small encourages us. Which in turn, encourages others and is another way to celebrate E+DAY. ⁠ •⁠Bloom•⁠ I used to work for an alumni association and had the fun opportunity to network with people from all over the country.⁠ •⁠Starting Small•⁠ Have you ever been afraid to be seen starting small?⁠ •The Wait List Role Call•⁠ Join me LIVE @livinginthewait, tomorrow night, August 4 at 7 pm CST to talk about joining The Wait List and answer your questions about submitting to be a part of my upcoming book!⁠ No one wants to be on The Wait List⁠ •⁠Breakthrough•⁠ You know that ache and longing you feel in your heart on the daily? You know the feeling that comes up when you’re reminded of that outcome or desire you’re praying and believing in God to still provide?⁠ •The Wait List Role Call•⁠ Join me LIVE @livinginthewait tomorrow night, July 27 at 7 pm CST to talk about joining The Wait List and answer your questions about submitting to be a part of my upcoming book!⁠ •Poem• A few heartfelt words about waiting. What it's like when your life isn't going according to plan and you feel stuck on The Wait List.