Romans 8:25

“But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.”

I know that I have had times where I faced situations that tried my patience daily. It can be something as simple as waiting in line at the grocery store. Even when our WIFI is slow I lose patience. At times like this it is hard for me to persevere with a good attitude. Jesus gives us some good examples of patience. We can possess patience through the Holy Spirit in our lives. It comes from a position of prayer. Patience brings self-restraint and careful thinking. Losing patience can be a sign of weakness. When the Holy Spirit works on our patience, we are becoming more Christlike. God’s patience leads to our repentance. It is through God’s patience that he does not destroy the objects of his wrath. Just as God has patience, so shall we try to be like him. How is your patience?

Dear Lord, please help me to have patience. I struggle daily with this aspect of your Fruits of the Spirits. Please help me see what I need to do to be an example to others. I thank you that you are so patient with me and praise your name for all that you do. I pray all this in Jesus’ name, Amen.