Psalms 130

Breakthrough

I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I do hope. ~ Psalms 130:5

There have been many times in my life when I desperately needed a breakthrough. Whether it was for finances, healing, or a relationship issue, there were moments when nothing I could do would change the situation, except trust God. It’s actually the best place to be, even though it doesn’t feel that way at the time. Because when God does open things up and light finally breaks through, it is one of the greatest joys in life.

I remember one particular time when I needed to find a place to live. My lease was ending, and I had only about 30 days to find a new home and move out. As a single mom working long hours, I didn’t have much time or extra resources to figure things out. I prayed, searched, and waited, but nothing seemed to work out. Doors kept closing, and I started to feel the weight of fear and uncertainty.

Then, when I was beginning to lose hope, I cried out to God once again. As I prayed, I felt a nudge to reconsider a place I had previously dismissed. I decided to check again. To my surprise, it was still available and this time with terms that worked perfectly for us. It was more than just a home; it was a reminder that God sees, hears, and answers in His perfect timing.

I’ve experienced breakthroughs like this in other areas too. Whether it was healing from sickness, unexpected provision when I needed transportation, or renewed strength after a failed relationships when I thought all hope was lost. Each time, my Father showed me that waiting on the Lord isn’t about passively sitting still; it’s about trusting, seeking, and believing that He is working even when I can’t see it.

Maybe you are in a season where you desperately need a breakthrough. If so, know that there are steps you can take to position yourself to receive God’s provision. It may not always happen instantly, but aligning your heart with His will and trusting Him in the waiting can make all the difference. Even if you’re not facing a critical moment right now, there will come a time when you’ll need to step into a greater level of trust to see His hand move. Learning to lean on Him now will prepare you for the breakthroughs ahead.

1. Cry Out to God – Psalm 130 begins with, “Out of the depths, I cry to you, O Lord.” When you need a breakthrough, don’t hold back, Bring your needs, frustrations, and fears to God in prayer. He is not distant; He listens and responds.
2. Hold on to His Word – “In His word I do hope” (Psalm 130:5). When you feel discouraged, anchor yourself in God’s promises. Write them down, declare them, and let them strengthen your faith in the waiting.
3. Wait with Expectation – Waiting on God isn’t wasted time; it’s a time of preparation. Keep doing what you can, praying, seeking, and holding on to His promise while believing that God is moving behind the scenes.  Tune into His Spirit’s voice in your heart and listen closely for any steps He may be leading you to take in the direction of your breakthrough.  In my case, I needed to consider a place that I had already dismissed in my mind.  He knows better so you have to trust that He will make it good when you take those steps of faith.
4. Remember His Past Faithfulness – Reflect on times when God has come through for you before. Just like He’s provided breakthroughs in the past, He will do it again.
5. Rest in His Mercy – “With the Lord, there is mercy, and with Him is abundant redemption” (Psalm 130:7). No matter what you’re facing, God’s grace is greater. He not only provides solutions but also restores and renews.

Today I want to encourage you that if you’re in a season of waiting, don’t give up. Your breakthrough is coming. Even when nothing seems to be changing, trust that God is working in ways you cannot see yet. Keep seeking Him, keep believing, and keep trusting, He will make a way and it will all be worth the wait.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I cry out to You today, knowing that You are my source of hope and breakthrough. Even when I don’t see a way forward, I trust that You are working on my behalf. Strengthen my heart to wait with expectation, to hold on to Your promises, and to rest in Your mercy. Thank You for always being faithful. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Today’s scripture reading: Psalms 130

1 Out of the depths I have cried to You, O Lord;

2 Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.

3 If You, Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?

4 But there is forgiveness with You, that You may be feared.

5 I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I do hope.

6 My soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning—Yes, more than those who watch for the morning.

7 O Israel, hope in the Lord; For with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him is abundant redemption.

8 And He shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.