Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Patience and Perseverance.


But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

"Patience" is the fourth fruit of the Holy-Spirit.

One kind of patience, is the courage to endure. The other kind of patience is the willingness to wait. To be patient is to endure discomfort without complaint. God is an incredibly patient God. God is Love. Love is patient.
True love is patient. 1 Corinthians 13:4 

But even more challenging at times is the patience when one must wait upon God. Sometimes we must wait for a need to be met, such as finding a job. Other times we must wait for the satisfaction of a significant desire, like finding a spouse or conceiving a child. The best things in life are worth waiting for.

For one thing, patience with God involves faith. It is a complete surrender of ones life to God. To lack faith is to give in to one's desire for control.
Consider it pure joy … whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4 

Misfortunes during difficult times build the virtue of patience.
Don’t run away from what is difficult, or complain. The situation or outcome that you have been handed will make you into a stronger, better person. Only God knows your potentials, not you. Whatever you have dealt with will always be your advantage point. Because going through that phase, you did not know your strengths. Coming out, you realize that nothing can ever break you. So not only did you learn to be patient, but also you have persisted in a moment that has thought you a lot.


From this moment on you know that through all the highs and lows, all you need to do is persist and believe in God. We serve a God who is all victorious and a God of Breakthroughs. God will deliver you. Believe in His promises. I know, I do.     

Patience is faith in action because it says:
God is in control of life.

Patience is hope in action because it says:
God has great things in mind for the future.

Patience is love in action because it says:
You are worth waiting for.
 
 

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