Peace in the Waiting

“Peace in the Waiting” is a worship chorus that captures the tension of the Christian life between the already and the not yet. Rooted in 2 Peter 3:10–18, it declares the gospel clearly: that Christ has already borne the fire of judgment at the cross, giving believers unshakable peace here and now through His blood and the indwelling Spirit. The song acknowledges the impermanence of the world and the trials of waiting, yet reminds worshippers that God’s patience is mercy and every moment is stamped with His salvation. It is a song of calm assurance, pointing us to the secure hope we hold in Christ.

At the same time, the song lifts our eyes forward in anticipation of the new heavens and new earth where Christ will reign and every sorrow will end. With a chorus that is simple and singable yet theologically rich, “Peace in the Waiting” teaches believers to root their present lives in the gospel while longing for the restoration to come. It is both a prayer for the moment — that we would live in holiness and peace — and a declaration of future hope, centering all of life and eternity on Christ our Lord.

Lyrics

Verse 1
The world will fade, the fire will fall,
But You, O Lord, are over all.
Your cross has spoken, death undone,
The risen Christ, the Living One.

Chorus
We have peace, unshaken peace,
Through the blood that set us free.
Here and now, and evermore,
Hope secured in Christ our Lord.

Verse 2
The Spirit breathes, our hearts are new,
Your patience means salvation too.
We live for You, with holy hands,
Till all creation understands.

Chorus
We have peace, unshaken peace,
Through the blood that set us free.
Here and now, and evermore,
Hope secured in Christ our Lord.

Bridge
Heaven waits, the skies will rend,
Every sorrow has an end.
Glory shines, the grave will fall,
Christ restores and Christ is all!

Final Chorus
We have peace, unshaken peace,
Through the blood that set us free.
Here and now, and evermore,
Hope secured in Christ our Lord.
Yes, our hope is Christ our Lord!