Patience: A Virtue to be Exhibited! Part Five.

“For you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.” James 1:3

While exhibiting this virtue, remember that patience is not synonymous with suffering in silence or loneliness. Therefore, don’t take the concept of patience as an excuse to keep quiet when you are hurt or experiencing pain in life or relationships. In fact, being patient often requires active participation and engagement. Patience is the ability to withstand difficult circumstances without losing one’s composure or becoming frustrated. It is about remaining calm and level-headed even when things are not going as planned.

Likewise, don’t take the idea of patience as an excuse for doing nothing and just waiting for things to happen. Doing nothing is laziness that will only lead to frustration and unhappiness. Laziness and patience are two different things. Laziness is a tool in the devil’s workshop that allows us to procrastinate and delay action. Patience is a tool in God’s workshop that will enable us to go through the process of destiny in a planned and beneficial rather than destructive way.

2 Chronicles 15:7 says, “But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.”

Being patient means no shortcuts. Of course, it is not easy to be patient when everything seems like all hell is breaking loose. But if you have patience with God, you can get through the tough times. Your patience in that business, career, ministry, and relationship can give you a chance to achieve anything, even the greatest. That is why Psalm 37:8 says, “Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret–it can only bring harm.” Impatience will always be filled with pain and suffering.

So next time you find yourself in a challenging situation, remember that displaying patience is not a sign of weakness but rather a strength. For one, it can help prevent us from making impulsive decisions that we may later regret. It also allows us to manage our stress levels better and maintain our mental and emotional well-being. Finally, patience enables us to build stronger relationships with others by demonstrating our capacity to understand and empathize with their situation. Amen. Psalm 37:7 says, “Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways when they carry out their wicked schemes.” Amen.

Prayer:
1. Psalm 40:1: Oh! Lord, hear me when I call upon thee and give me the strength to wait on your promises.
2. Joshua 5:9: My Father, let every shame and reproach of marriage problem, business failure, marital stagnation, ministry lapse, or other misfortune be rolled away now in the name of Jesus. Amen.