CHOOSING PATIENCE

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, PATIENCE, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. - Galatians 5:22-23a

Let’s read this verse a couple of times- James 1:4, “Let PATIENCE have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.”

Let’s also read the parable of the lost son in Luke15:11-32. This story is an incredible depiction of a father’s PATIENCE. He exemplifies grace and unconditional love for His children. All of these attributes are also given freely to us from our Heavenly Father. Like this father in the story, when we are patient, we will not lack anything!! We may even experience God’s character!! And we will learn the beauty of patience when He reveals Himself to us.

The Spirit produces the fruit of PATIENCE in us, and we can rest in the peace of this promise-Whoo-Hoo!

My challenge is for you to spend 20 to 30 minutes being still with God. (This could be walking, time on our front porch, cooking dinner etc.) I want you to make this a time of gratitude. Thank Him for His patience.

Let’s pray together.

Father, I NEED YOU! I want to experience Your PATIENCE this day. Please show me how. I am going through a lot, but I know that with Your helpwe can CONQUER IT together! Thank You that when I am patient it leaves room for You to work in my life. I want to experience that everyday! Thank you for coming to my rescue. Amen.