Learning patience...

 

"Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them– every day begin the task anew.”  ~ Francis de Sales

Being patient.  To some, it is a hard virtue to practice.  We go about our days, looking forward to one thing or other.  Soon that event will arrive, but it is hard to wait for it. We are like children waiting for our special day!  Or we are tired, hurting and don't feel like taking our time to understand a loved one. It is quite a test to be patient. "Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience..." Colossians 3:12.

God was very patient with many Bible characters.  He waited and listened and still waited.  If we are to be Christ-like, we must practice the test of patience.  God knows when we are earnestly trying and our reward shall be far greater than a special day on earth.

"Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near." James 5: 7-8.