Happy Wednesday!
I thought Don’s sermon on patience Sunday was right on time. As you know, Lee has been having back issues and has been told to do nothing for the past two weeks. The doctor’s office called to check on him Monday morning (I was impressed) and advised him to take it easy for one more week. You talk about losing your patience. It has been so difficult for him to do nothing but watch tv and read. But like Don said Sunday, if we aren’t patient, we can make things worse.
Do you consider yourself to be patient? Our daily lives require us to exercise patience, whether the issues we face are small or big. Receiving a bad grade, dealing with a difficult co-worker, experiencing conflict with a friend or getting sick are all situations that require us to be patient, and it is often easier said than done.
Unfortunately, we cannot control every aspect of our lives. The way others treat us and the situations we find ourselves in are sometimes simply beyond our control, and we have to find ways to cope with them.
So, how can we be patient in seemingly impossible circumstances?
Romans 12:12 says, “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” In life, we will face trials. However, as believers, we can find hope in knowing that we have a loving God who is in control of our lives. When we put our trust in His perfect plan rather than our own, we do not need to feel anxious, worried, or impatient.
In addition, we do not have to struggle to find patience within ourselves. In fact, when we call upon God, He can give us the strength to be patient. While we may not understand the waiting period we are in, we can rest in the fact that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him. Rather than trying to make things happen, we can let go of the reigns and give Him the power in our lives.
Shine, Shine, Shine
Tina