Now and Not Yet: Pressing in When You’re Waiting, Wanting, and Restless for More

Ruth Chou Simons addresses the tension of living in a mundane or difficult present while longing for a future that has not yet arrived. She identifies the tendency to treat current circumstances as obstacles to be overcome rather than the specific environment where spiritual growth occurs. The text focuses on the concept of "holy restlessness," arguing that satisfaction is found through presence rather than attainment. Simons outlines how to practice faithfulness in the small, repetitive tasks of daily life and explains why waiting is not a passive activity but an active cultivation of character.

This book is for individuals who feel stuck in a holding pattern or dissatisfied with their current stage of life. It serves those who struggle with comparison or the belief that their real life will begin only after a career change, marriage, or move. Readers gain a practical framework for identifying purpose in hidden or unglamorous moments. They finish the book with a shifted perspective on arrival, learning to replace the pursuit of the next big thing with a steady commitment to their immediate responsibilities and relationships.