256. DawnCheré Wilkerson // Encountering God in the Wait
DawnCheré Wilkerson is a speaker, singer, songwriter, author, and pastor who loves nothing more than to encourage people of all ages to never give up! After an eight-year journey through infertility, DawnCheré and her husband, Rich, have seen the faithfulness of God as they have welcomed their four children. They are the lead pastors of VOUS Church in Miami, Florida.
What does it look like to trust God when life doesn’t go as planned? In this episode, Caroline sits down with DawnCheré Wilkerson, to talk about the beauty found in the wait. DawnCheré shares how seasons of delay, heartbreak, and uncertainty became invitations to encounter the Father more deeply. Through scripture, testimony, and truth-filled encouragement, you’ll be reminded that God sees you, He knows your story, and He is faithful through every season.
Bible Verses:
Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.”
Proverbs 4:23 “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Jeremiah 29:13 “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
Psalm 130:5 “I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.”
Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Psalm 126:5 “Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.”
Revelation 3:20 “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.”
Topics Discussed:
Introduction
- Dawn and her husband were diagnosed with infertility, but they now have 4 children.
- Dawn and her husband are the lead pastors of Vous Church in Miami, Florida.
- Dawn is the author of the book Slow Burn.
- Dawn was the daughter of a pastor, and she grew up in a Christian home.
Freedom from Fear and Control
- Everyday we have so many opportunities to invite God in.
- Ask Holy Spirit to help you!
- Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, and you can speak to Him at all times.
- Ask God to lead you every day.
- Acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.
Slow Burn
- Dawn wrote a book titled Slow Burn.
- In the wait there is so much gold.
- This book is the story of Dawn’s 8-year journey of infertility.
- Waiting is not just a season, it’s life. The question is “Will I live in the wait?”
- Everything fails in comparison to what waits for us in eternity.
- The faithfulness of God is told through a lifetime of surrender and obedience and worship.
- You will know the faithfulness of God as you walk closer.
- We have a hope that is an anchor to our soul.
- Don’t stay so focused on what you’re waiting for. You must put Jesus at the center of your life.
Experiencing the Heart of the Father
- Dawn’s wait led her to the heart of the Father.
- When you’re waiting on God, you’re going to discover who He is.
- You will also discover who you are.
- God knows you better than you know yourself.
- Knowing that you are seen by Him is enough in life.
- When you come to the revelation that God’s eyes are on you, you won’t feel abandoned or forgotten.
- You realize God just has a different plan than what you originally imagined.
- Keep bringing your frustrations and fears to Him because He is the only one who can heal you and comfort you in difficult seasons.
- Often times we feel like we’re in a waiting season, but it’s just an invitation from God to know who He is.
Practical Ways to Seek God in the Wait
- Journaling
- Worship
- Community
- Prayer
- Live in a perpetual state of gratitude.
- God is looking to partner with you.
Hope
- God will faithfully meet you in the waiting season as you choose to pursue Him.
- Community is so important because everyone is waiting for something.
- God’s eyes are on you, and He sees you.
- There is work in the wait. We must sow seeds in the waiting season.
- God doesn’t want you to just experience the season. He wants you to be transformed in this season.
- Jesus is our hope and strength.
- Hope is available to you today!
Powerful Quotes:
“God tells beautiful miraculous stories over long stretches of time.” – DawnCheré Wilkerson
“Jesus is so faithful in how He encounters all of us.” – Caroline
“In the wait there is so much gold.” – DawnCheré Wilkerson
“Trust God’s plan. It’s not all on you.” – DawnCheré Wilkerson
“The eyes of God are on you. He sees you and He knows exactly what’s going on in your life. His love is going to prove faithful every day.” – Dawn
“Some of the most holy moments in your life will be between you and God.” – Dawn
“Hope doesn’t have an expiration date.” – Dawn
“God is waiting to reveal Himself to all of us.” – Dawn
“Worship changes the atmosphere, and it brings you back to what really matters.” – Dawn
“So much of our sanctification comes from just existing in community.” – Dawn
“You’re responsible for your experience.” – Dawn
“Christianity is an active faith.” – Caroline
“When you entrust your most heartbreaking season to God, He promises that there will be a harvest.” – Dawn
“When you go through difficult seasons, it’s not enough to just read the word of God. You need to personalize the word of God.” – Dawn
“The faithfulness of God is told through a lifetime of obedience and surrender.” – DawnCheré Wilkerson
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