Washed and waiting. That is my life — my identity as one who is forgiven and spiritually cleansed and my struggle as one who perseveres with a frustrating thorn in the flesh, looking forward to what God has promised to do. That is what this book is all about.

Wesley Hill
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In the book of Hebrews, the phrase "washed and waiting" is used to describe a believer's condition after their conversion. In modern English, the phrase would be something like, 'I'm a new Christian who's been washed in the blood of Jesus and looking forward to His salvation. I've been waiting on God to do something with my life.'

Source: Washed And Waiting: Reflections On Christian Faithfulness And Homosexuality

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