Episode 131: Finding Love in God's Perfect Timing: Wendy Griffith's Waiting Journey to Love

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Are you someone who deeply desires to find love, but feels like you've been searching in all the wrong places? Do you ever think it might be too late for you, that perhaps God won't bring the right person your way? Whether you've experienced the loss of a spouse, been through a divorce, or have yet to find your match, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we're joined by Wendy Griffith, author of the empowering book 'You Didn't Miss It: God's Best is Worth the Wait'. Wendy will delve into her personal journey of waiting for God's perfect match in her own life.

Throughout our conversation, Wendy shares the importance of faith, prayer, and trusting in God's perfect timing. She highlights the significance of self-love and taking care of oneself physically, mentally, and spiritually while awaiting God's plan to unfold. Tune in for a message of hope and inspiration as we explore the beauty of waiting for God's best.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction and Guest's Background

(04:15) Writing the Book

(05:45) Emotional Journey and Waiting Season

(07:15) Realizing God's Best

(08:07) The Frustration of Waiting

(10:28) The Purpose of Waiting

(11:52) The Importance of Faith and Prayer

(12:55) The Mental Mindset in Waiting

(16:05) Full Circle Moments

(20:10) Overcoming Bitterness and Resentment

(21:39) Preparing Yourself for God's Best

(24:15) Loving Yourself and Pursuing Passions

(27:35) Protecting and Nurturing Your Marriage

(30:15) Best Place to Get Wendy's Book

(31:17) Interesting Facts about Wendy Griffith

(33:46) Journey of Faith

Resources mentioned:

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Wendy Griffith is a Co-host for The 700 Club and an Anchor and Senior Reporter for the Christian Broadcasting Network based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In addition to The 700 Club, Wendy co-anchors Christian World News, a weekly show that focuses on the triumphs and challenges of the global church.

Wendy started her career at CBN on Capitol Hill, where she was the network’s Congressional Correspondent during the Impeachment trial of former President Bill Clinton. She then moved to the Virginia Beach headquarters in 2000 to concentrate on stories with a more spiritual emphasis. She has traveled internationally, covering stories like the hostage drama of missionaries Martin and Gracia Burnham in the Philippines, the spiritual crisis over homosexuality in the Episcopal Church, and the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah in northern Israel. Wendy also traveled to the Middle East for an in-depth look at the plight of Syrian refugees who escaped from their war-torn country to find refuge in Jordan.

Wendy began her television career in 1987 at NBC affiliate KYEL-TV in Yuma, Arizona, after graduating from West Virginia University in 1986 with a B.S. in Journalism. She then worked in several television markets across the country as an anchor/reporter, including two stints at ABC affiliate WCHS-TV in Charleston, West Virginia, her hometown. Wendy became a first-time author in September 2011 when she co-authored her first book, Praying the News, Your Prayers are More Powerful than You Know. Her second book, You are a Prize to be Won! Don't settle for Less than God's Best was released in January 2014.

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