I’m not sure if I am in need of patience today or what. Maybe God is preparing me for something today where I will need to demonstrate patience through my words and actions. But these verses spoke to me and I was able to connect them together.
I hope you find encouragement and strength in them as well. Remember…strength, love, and patience comes from the Lord. If it doesn’t, turn and run to Him.
- “With patience, you can make anyone change their thinking, even a ruler. Gentle speech is very powerful.” Proverbs 25:15
- “May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, 17 encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.” 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
- “May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ.” 2 Thessalonians 3:5
I thank God for His patience with me. May His love shine through each of us. His grace is sufficient for me: 2 Corinthians 12:9 says, “But the Lord said, “My grace is all you need. Only when you are weak can everything be done completely by my power.” So I will gladly boast about my weaknesses. Then Christ’s power can stay in me.”
(Lesson I’ve learned…Don’t pray for patience, but arm yourself with the patience that comes from Christ for when you need it.)
Blessings and God’s abundant love to y’all.
October 23
That is what I say all the time. I told someone one time when they said “Lord give me patience”. Ask for understanding and discernment when a problem comes up don’t ever ask for patience. Trials and tribulations will come instead to try your patience. God will supply what you need.