Psalm 37:7-9
Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper—it only leads to harm. For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the Lord will possess the land.
Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper—it only leads to harm. For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the Lord will possess the land.
Patience is a fruit of the spirit that only develops under trials. I was told years ago never to pray for patience and now I can see why the person was fearful. She felt that by praying for patience, I would also be praying for a test or trial. "Begging for trouble" for a lack of better words. But the truth is the Lord does not define patience as the ability of waiting rather than how we respond while we are waiting. Do we stand in faith? Are we believing in victory no matter what? Or do we lose patience and begin to grovel? Do we tire of waiting and jump in and interject? When we wait upon the Lord with blessed assurance, no matter how long it takes, we are acting out in faith. Faith is trusting in God and that honest trust releases pure joy into our lives. I learned that when we can find that joy and peace and rest in His promise and truly walk in faith that His will will be done in our lives in His time and His way, we then are responding correctly. When we gain the attitude of patience, we lack for nothing in life. How great is that promise? Who on earth would ever try to do it on their own if we are being told that we will lack for nothing simply by believing in what we cannot see, trusting in His time no matter how long it takes and resting in His joy and peace as a result? I believe in God and His Word is true and I believe in the promises He has made to me. His love has never failed me and He will never fail you. You need to call upon Him, repent of your sins and receive Him into your heart. Once you do that, you will begin on the greatest journey of your life..a life filled with purpose and meaning and the best part? You will never walk alone for He promises to be there every step of the way. Amen!
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