My LORD and my God, It is not a surprise to You that waiting is not one of my spiritual gifts. I abhor standing in line for anything. It's especially hard to wait for Your answers when there is more than one problem to deal with at a time.
I know I need patience. I know it is one of the Gifts of the Spirit. But I also know how the Book of James tells me how to get it. I'm not fond of that journey. This is why I need Your Spirit: Remind me today that patience is a gift You give to everyone who believes in You.
Today would be a great day for that gift to arrive, because I need it. All of this I pray in the strong and matchless name of Jesus. Amen.
Verses for Today:
For patience through trials (James):
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." — James 1:2-4
For patience as a Fruit of the Spirit:
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance (patience), kindness, goodness, faithfulness..." — Galatians 5:22-23
For waiting on the Lord:
"Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD." — Psalm 27:14
"Those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles..." — Isaiah 40:31
For God's timing:
"To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven..." — Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
"The LORD is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you..." — 2 Peter 3:9
Reflection Question: "What season are you in right now where patience feels hardest? How can I pray for you in your waiting?"
