PATIENCE

Heavenly Father, help me to wait patiently for Your will to be done. Sometimes it's hard because I want things done on my timetable, but Lord I know you work all things in Your perfect timing. Help me to rest calmly in your presence. Amen.

Be patient then brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near.

James 5:7-8

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap harvest if we do not give up.

Galations 6:9

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess for he promised is faithful.

Hebrews 10:23

Not only so, but we rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.

Romans 5:3-5

"Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved."

Matthew 24:12-13

Be Patient with everyone, but above all with thyself. I mean, do not be dishearted by your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage.

Francis De Sales

You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.

Hebrews 10:36

A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.

Proverbs 14:29

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

Romans 12:12

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

Ephesians 4:2

A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.

Proverbs 19:11