New Life Philippines Pastor Mylene Evangelista shared words of encouragement in her message, “Embrace the Journey.” She encouraged believers to view waiting as an opportunity for growth rather than bitterness.
Waiting, Good or Bad?
The act of waiting can be quite challenging. Being in a situation where one is uncertain about the future can be daunting. It is no surprise that anxiety has become a prevalent issue in today’s society. People respond differently to waiting, and unfortunately, some react negatively by developing feelings of fear, impatience, bitterness, anger, or depression.

New Life Philippines. (Screenshot). (2023). Embrace the Journey, Retrieved February 5, 2024 from: https://youtu.be/itk61gm5J1Y
Ps. Mylene Evangelista believes that waiting can be a positive experience. Despite the negative connotations often linked with the term, she views it from a constructive perspective. In her message titled “Embrace The Journey,” she educates Christians about the Godly viewpoint on waiting.

“The place where you are, that you do not want to be is the place where God is doing a good work in you through and through,” she remarked.
Trust The Process
Mylene pointed out that some people react impatiently while waiting, saying “Get me out of here!” However, she explained that these moments are when God is saying “Not yet, not yet. I have good plans for you. I’m doing good work in you.”
“Because it’s in the process of obedience that character is formed,” Mylene added. “It is in the process of trust that faith is formed. So, the question is ‘will you allow the waiting to develop you or make you better? Or will the it make you bitter?’”
HOW ‘BROKENNESS BRINGS BLESSINGS’
“Because David could easily become bitter in the journey. But he knew enough about God to trust in the process.”
“If you feel like you’re waiting for God’s plan to unfold in your life, remember the encouraging message from Ps. Mylene that she shared with the church. Trust in God’s plan for your life, because He is the one holding everything together. Always remember that the waiting period is just a preparation for what God has planned for you in the next season.”
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Header Image: New Life Philippines. (Screenshot). (2023). Embrace the Journey, Retrieved February 5, 2024 from: https://youtu.be/itk61gm5J1Y