PATIENCE

“That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:”

Colossians 1:10-12 KJV

Don’t ever pray for something you want unless you really want it.  I used to be a very impatient person and it caused me a lot of problems.  Many years ago, I prayed and asked God to give me patience.  He not only answered my prayer, He is still answering it.  He is still teaching me how to be patient.

We need to be joyful while we are learning to be patient.  “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Psalm 16:11).  I love my family and my friends but it is only when I am in the presence of Jesus that I have the fulness of joy.

Heavenly Father, thank You for being patient with me while You are teaching me patience.  Please help us to be patient with one another so people will know how much we love You.  I pray that others will always know that Jesus loves them by the things I do and the words that I say.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

April 9, 2015