Patience is the ability to accept delay or disappointment graciously. Our default reaction to delay and disappointment is often to respond with frustration and anger. Patience is the ability to allow God’s grace to control our personality so we can respond like God.
Main Points:
1. All of my life I have heard Christians say, “Don’t pray for patience! If you do, God will make you go through difficulties in order to get the patience you desire.”
2. Patience is one of the character traits of Jesus. If we are to be like Jesus, we must grow in our ability and willingness to be patient.
3. Patience can be developed by two things: prayer and practice. As we pray for this character trait, God is gracious and generous. We then intentionally practice growing to be more like Jesus. Consider today how you can become more patient.
Today’s Scripture Verses:
Psalm 145:8 - “The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.”
Romans 12:12 - “Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.”
1 Corinthians 13:4 - “Love is patient and kind, love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant.”
Proverbs 16:32 - “Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city.”
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