Waiting That Strengthens Faith
As Christmas draws near, many believers find themselves in a familiar place.
We hold hope in our hearts.
We remember God’s promises.
We celebrate what He has already done.
And we still wait for the answers we long to see.
Waiting can feel heavy.
But in the Bible, waiting is often where faith becomes real.
The Songs Of Ascent
The book of Psalms includes a beautiful collection known as the Songs of Ascent. These were songs pilgrims sang as they journeyed upward to Jerusalem.
They were not casual travel songs.
They were prayers with feet.
Songs for people who were tired.
For people who trusted God for protection.
For people who needed mercy.
For people who were on their way to worship.
One of the most beloved lines of these Psalms says:
“I lift up my eyes to the hills.”
Psalm 121:1
For generations, believers have read these words and pictured the hills of Jerusalem, the city of worship, and the presence of God.
Why This Matters Before Christmas
The Christmas season reminds us that God keeps His promises.
Israel waited for the Messiah.
The world waited for light in darkness.
And in God’s perfect timing, Jesus came.
That is why the Songs of Ascent are so meaningful before Christmas.
They remind us that waiting is not wasted time.
Waiting is where we learn to trust.
Waiting is where hope becomes steadfast.
Waiting is where prayer becomes personal.
The Western Wall As A Place Of Waiting And Hope
The Western Wall, the Kotel, is one of the most meaningful places of prayer in Jerusalem.
For generations, it has been a place where people bring:
- gratitude
- repentance
- longing
- and hope
It is also a place where people wait on God with a humble heart.
Not everyone can travel to Jerusalem. But your prayer can still be carried there.
A Short Moment From The Western Wall
A quiet moment at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, where prayers and hope rise each day.
How Believers Worldwide Can Send Prayers To The Western Wall
Many believers around the world ask a simple question.
Can my prayer really reach the Western Wall if I cannot travel to Israel?
In this short interview, Kyla from All Israel News shares how believers worldwide are sending prayers to the Western Wall and how Pilgrim Prayers helps make that possible.
This is a meaningful way to join the living story of faith in Jerusalem and to bring your personal request before the Lord from this holy place.
How We Carry Your Prayer
If you choose the Western Wall on Pilgrim Prayers, here is what happens.
- You submit your prayer online
You write your prayer in your own words and choose the Western Wall. - We bring it to the Western Wall
A member of our team goes in person, prays with your request, and gently places it between the stones. - You receive photos & a short video
If you choose this option, we will send a record of the visit so you can see where your prayer was delivered.
A Simple Pre-Christmas Invitation
As you approach Christmas, you might be carrying something that needs God’s touch.
- a renewed faith
- a healing you are still waiting for
- a family situation that feels unresolved
- a financial burden
- a fresh start
This can be a meaningful time to bring your request to the Lord in a deliberate way.
Not because the Western Wall is magic, but because setting your prayer in a holy place can help your heart slow down, trust again, and remember that God is near.
Send Your Prayer To The Western Wall
If you are waiting on God for something this season, you do not have to wait to visit Jerusalem one day.
You can send your prayer to the Western Wall today.
👉 Send Your Prayer to the Western Wall
May the God who fulfilled His promises in the coming of Jesus strengthen your heart as you wait, and fill your Christmas season with hope, peace, and trust.
