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Feb 2, 2022 · Patience exists only in a world of disruption, delays, and disappointment. It grows only on the battlefield. We cannot practice patience unless our circumstances call for it — and the circumstances that call for it are the kinds of circumstances we wouldn’t choose for ourselves. We would choose convenience, speed, efficiency, fulfillment.
Ultimately, patience means being “firm and steadfast, and immovable in keeping the commandments of the Lord” every hour of every day, even when it is hard to do so. In the words of John the Revelator, “Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and … faith [in] Jesus.”
By exemplifying patience and kindness towards others, we demonstrate the transformative power of God’s love and reflect His character to the world. Benefits of Embracing God’s Patience. 1. Inner Peace: Embracing God’s patience allows us to experience a profound sense of inner peace, knowing that we can rest in His unwavering love and ...
Dec 26, 2015 · The fact that we cannot see what God is doing does not mean that He is doing nothing. The Lord has His own timetable. It is we who must learn to adjust to it, not vice versa. When God's time comes nothing will stand in His way. We can therefore wait for Him with this happy confidence: "As for God, His way is perfect" (2 Samuel 22:31).
- Romans 12:12. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
- Ephesians 4:2. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
- Philippians 4:6. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
- Ecclesiastes 7:9. 9 Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.
Feb 10, 2021 · James, in his book in the New Testament, points us to the connection between God’s providence and our patience. Be patient . . . brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. . . .
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Sep 12, 2023 · So, let's wait patiently on God and see what blessings He has in store for us. 5. Patience in Love 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
