Sweet Fruit Of Patience

A famous philosopher (Aristotle) once said, “Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.”  After many years in our dysfunctional lifestyle of seeking instant results, it’s challenging to do the hard work of confronting our issues while establishing a relationship with the God who has known us before we were even born.  Is the result truly worth the effort? 

 Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?  (Romans 2:4 NLT) 

 But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in him and receive eternal life.  (1 Timothy 1:16 NLT) 

As we change and practice the principle of patience in all we do, others will find hope that they too can change.  Speaking of our experience, strength, and hope will nourish their hopes and give them encouragement as they build their own life with God.  

 For God is pleased when, conscious of his will, you patiently endure unjust treatment.    (1 Peter 2:19 NLT)

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, help me to be patient in all my ways, and in all my circumstances.  Thank You for being patient with me as I struggled to believe in You.  Amen