The irony of a project called The Waiting being delayed by 8 months is not lost on me! This project has been hard for so many reasons but it’s the thing I’m most proud of to date. Is it my best? Who knows, that’s subjective I guess but it’s my most honest and vulnerable set of songs and tells a story from start to finish of a difficult journey God took me on (and continues to take me on) in learning to trust Him.
From the opening line of song 1 (My God Says) which says “Staring at this empty page looking for a plan, God have You forsaken me?” to the last line of the final song which says “I will rest in You Lord” the EP will take you on a journey of the highs and lows of being in God’s waiting room; the emotions, the doubts, the faith, and the realisation that He is still God through it all!
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Finding Hope When Answers Are Silent| Posted May 07, 2025 There’s something very real about waiting, maybe even challenging, especially when it seems to us that God has gone quiet. In this EP "The Waiting" Olly Kiff jumps right into that tension by sharing a very personal journey of struggling with doubt, uncertainty, and ultimately surrendering to God. Sure, this EP is loaded with great music, but the biggest takeaway from this EP is that fact that each of us can all find beauty in the messiness of faith. The six songs on the EP will help you to see this beauty.
The EP kicks off with the song "My God Says". Olly starts the song with his struggle: “Staring at this empty page looking for a plan, God have You forsaken me?” It's a song that reflects on contrasting feelings of doubt and faith, where we are questioning God's presence and at the same time find reassurance in His promises. A feeling of directionlessness and a still, soft voice reminding us of past faithfulness. It’s a reminder that even if we think He is silent, it doesn't mean that He has left us.
Then comes "Trust," the realization that our salvation and glory rest in God. He is our rock and refuge. We can pour out our heart to Him, share our darkest thoughts, and know that He will show us the way and open our eyes to the truth. Our dependence on God isn’t a weakness; it's a strength. There is no shame in calling out, “I need You, I need You Lord!”
"Even Here (In the Waiting)" continues with the theme of trust. It's about the loneliness and confusion we often feel when answers don’t come quickly. “Longing just to know You’re here with me”. The song includes a reminder that God doesn’t abandon us, even when answers seem far away.
"I Need You" looks at our true driver for a relationship with God. Are we just moving our lips, saying the words, or do we want that intimacy, “Draw me close, let Your love encompass me.” Trust and relationships grow when we allow ourselves to be held by God.
"Always Near", the knowledge that He is always with us, even in our weakest moments. Living with trust and devotion, knowing that He brings strength, peace, and joy, and He grounds our lives in His love.
The lyrics in the song "Rest" acknowledge our tendency to try going through life on our own and ask, "Teach me to hear Your voice speak through the noise // Teach me to trust Your hand through it all." It is through surrender and waiting for His timing that we will find freedom: “If You say wait, I’ll wait… right here in Your arms I’ll just rest.”
This EP is a beautiful roadmap for anyone that struggles with the waiting. Go ahead and give it a listen. May these songs carry your heart closer to Him.
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