“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.” – Psalm 37:7
Patience is one of the hardest fruits of the Spirit to practice. We live in a world that values speed, instant answers, and quick results. Yet God’s Spirit calls us to a different pace—the holy rhythm of waiting, trusting, and resting in Him.
Patience is not passive. It is not simply sitting with folded hands while life passes by. True patience is active trust—it is choosing to believe that God is at work even when we cannot see the outcome. It is enduring with hope when the waiting feels long, when prayers seem unanswered, and when life tests our endurance.
Think of a seed planted in the ground. For weeks, even months, there may be no visible sign of growth. Yet underground, the seed is breaking open, roots are spreading, and life is forming. So it is with God’s work in our lives. What seems like silence or delay is often preparation for a harvest we cannot yet imagine.
Jesus Himself embodied patience. He endured opposition, misunderstanding, betrayal, and even the cross—for the joy set before Him (Hebrews 12:2). His patience was rooted in love and in trust of the Father’s perfect plan.
Today, may we welcome the Spirit’s gift of patience. In our families, may we be patient with one another’s weaknesses. In our workplaces, may we show grace when deadlines or frustrations press in. In our personal walk with Christ, may we trust that His timing is always good.
Prayer
Lord, grow in me the fruit of patience. Help me to wait on You without fear, to endure with hope, and to trust that Your timing is perfect. Give me grace to be patient with others, as You are patient with me. Amen.
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