Matt Maher’s “Wait” is a deeply personal reflection on battling inner anxiety, fear, and mental exhaustion, while choosing to hold onto God’s promise to renew strength.
This song acknowledges the human tendency to react in fear, fight, or numb out, but then shifts toward hope: clinging to Christ and waiting for Him to restore not because the struggle disappears, but because God transforms weakness into strength. In that way, the song captures the journey from human reaction to divine restoration.
Here is the story behind the song.