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. 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.
2. We become more patient when we intentionally slow down. We become patient when we refuse to get frustrated and angry. We are patient when we accept that waiting on the Lord is a part of his plan for our lives. We grow in patience when we sacrifice our will and our plans to put others first.
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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