Love Is Patient

The Bible tells us that love is patient.  How many of us would profess to be patient?  Do we listen attentively to what another is saying?  Do we give up on a program or a project because it requires too much time or is not going as we anticipated?  When things do not go our way, are we willing to pause and seek God on how we should proceed?  Many of us are aware of the numerous times we have made life altering blunders because of our impatience. 

 What causes us to be impatient and lose our temper?  Perhaps it stems from a general disrespect of people. Perhaps we have been conditioned by the environment we grew up in and never learned to wait for things.  Perhaps our disappointment with events we expected to happen but never did, affected our trust in others and gave us a sarcastic attitude.  How do all these things impact our recovery?  Do we stay the way we are, or do we seek God to teach us how to love others and how to be patient with them? 

 When we became God’s children through accepting Jesus as our Saviour, we were born again into a family household that is quite different from any other household.  Our Heavenly Father’s love for us surpasses that of any earthly parent.  God loves us with unfailing love and is faithful to do what He says.  Whatever we are lacking, He is ready to supply.  If we need to be filled with His love in order to be patient, He will supply that need. 

My friends, we beg you to warn anyone who isn’t living right.  Encourage anyone who feels left out, help all who are weak, and be patient with everyone.  (1 Thessalonians 5:14 CEV)

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Please fill me with Your love and compassion so that I can love and be patient with others just as You have been with me.  Amen

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