Patience

October 18th – Ephesians 4:2

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Ephesians 4:2

What does it mean to bear one another in love? It means being willing to give people grace. Even when they test our patience, disappoint us, or have a different opinion. And it means remembering that we all have days when we don’t get things right.

Sometimes loving others means listening instead of judging. Or being patient, and choosing kindness when it would be easier to walk away. That doesn’t mean we always have to agree, nor accept hurtful behavior. But we are to treat others with the same grace and compassion we hope to receive.

Actress Katherine Hepburn once said, “Love isn’t what you expect, it’s what you’re willing to give.” A beautiful reminder that love isn’t just about what others do for us, it’s about what we’re willing to offer them. Jesus showed us that kind of love through His mercy and sacrifice. And with His help, we can learn to love more generously and hold one another up rather than tear one another down.

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October 9th – Proverbs 3:3

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Proverbs 3:3

I think we all want to be treated with kindness, understanding, and honesty. Especially on the days when life feels hard. But God’s Word reminds us that these are the very things we should be giving to others, too. Showing mercy means being willing to give grace when someone disappoints us. And choosing kindness when we could respond in frustration, remembering that we all have struggles others may know nothing about.

Living in truth means being honest, keeping our word, and letting God’s Word guide the way we live. Of course, this isn’t always easy. Sometimes people hurt us, patience wears thin, and our first reaction isn’t always the one that honors God. But that’s why we need Him to keep working in our hearts.

God wants mercy and truth to become more than words we read in the Bible. He wants them to show in the way we love, forgive, speak, and treat the people He places in our lives.

We may never know how much a little kindness or an honest word can mean to someone, but when we let God shape our hearts, even the smallest things can make a difference.

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September 17th – James 1:19

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James 1:19

Self-control is something I struggle with, especially when it comes to keeping my mouth shut. When someone hurts me or makes me angry, my mouth has a bad habit of getting me into trouble. That’s why James 1:19 is something I need to keep coming back to.

God isn’t telling me to ignore my feelings or pretend I wasn’t hurt. He’s teaching me how to respond to those feelings. Be quick to listen. Slow to speak. And slow to become angry. But that’s a lot harder than it sounds.

When I’m hurt, I want to defend myself. And when I’m angry, I want to make sure the other person knows exactly how I feel. I want to explain my side, have the first word, and make sure I get the last word too. But I don’t have to.

Sometimes I simply need to zip my lips, take a breath, and let God lead my response. Because following Jesus means more than knowing what God’s Word says. It means allowing His Word to change the way I respond when life doesn’t go my way.

I may not be able to control what someone says or does to me, but I can ask God to help me control what comes out of my mouth. So today, I’m asking God to help me slow down before I speak and remember that I don’t need the first word or the last word. I just need to follow His Word and respond in a way that honors Him.

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September 16th – Philippians 2:5

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Philippians 2:5

Relationships can be hard. People can hurt, disappoint, misunderstand us, and sometimes push every button we have. It’s easy to love people when they’re kind to us, but what about when they aren’t? That’s where Jesus becomes our example.

We are called to have the same attitude the Lord had. He didn’t put Himself first. He humbled Himself, showed compassion, extended grace, and loved people even when they didn’t love Him back. And isn’t that exactly how He treats us?

Jesus is patient with us when we fail. He forgives us when we repent, and gives us grace when we don’t deserve it. He doesn’t give up on us when we stumble. Instead, He meets us right where we are and continues to love us while He changes our hearts.

So when someone is hard to love, we need to pause and remember how much Jesus has loved us. We don’t have to respond the way the world responds. We don’t have to return hurt for hurt or anger for anger. Instead, we can choose humility, grace, and forgiveness. That doesn’t mean there won’t be boundaries or difficult conversations. It simply means that even in our hardest relationships, we’re called to reflect the One who has shown us how to love.

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September 10th – Colossians 3:13

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Colossians 3:13

Forgiveness isn’t always easy, especially when someone has hurt us deeply. But as followers of Jesus, we are called to practice patience, grace, mercy, and forgiveness. Not because people deserve it, but because we have received these very things from Jesus.

Patience means giving others room to grow instead of expecting perfection. Grace means giving kindness when someone hasn’t earned it. Mercy means choosing compassion instead of giving someone what we think they deserve. And forgiveness means releasing the debt of the offense into God’s hands rather than continuing to carry it ourselves.

None of this means pretending the hurt didn’t happen or allowing someone to keep hurting us. Forgiveness doesn’t erase boundaries or make wrong things right. It simply means we refuse to let someone else’s actions fill our hearts with bitterness.

Think about how patient God has been with us. How many times has He forgiven us? How often have we fallen short and yet found His mercy waiting for us? We may not be able to change what someone did, but through Christ, we can choose what we do with the hurt. Let’s be quick to forgive, slow to anger, generous with grace, rich in mercy, and willing to give others the same patience God continually gives us.

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August 2nd – John 15:4

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John 15:4

Jesus said, “Abide in Me, and I in you.” Those simple words hold the secret to the Christian life. In a world that constantly tells us to do more, be more, and rely on our own strength, Jesus reminds us of something different. Which is that our greatest need isn’t to strive harder but to stay close to Him.

Just as a branch can’t survive apart from the vine, we can’t flourish spiritually apart from Christ. We may be busy, productive, and even well intentioned. But without Him eventually we’ll become weary and spiritually dry. Because abiding in Jesus means being intentional. Intentionally making Him our daily priority through spending time in His Word, talking with Him in prayer, trusting His promises, and depending on His strength instead of our own.

The more we remain connected to Jesus, the more His life flows through us. That allows us to produce the fruits of the Spirit. Fruits including love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and faithfulness.

So if you’ve been feeling exhausted or distant from God, maybe it isn’t because you need to do more. Maybe He’s simply inviting you to draw nearer and rest in His love. Stay connected to the Vine, and He will provide everything you need to grow, endure, and bear fruit for His glory.

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July 13th – Psalm 46:10

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Psalm 46:10

“Be still” sounds so simple, but I’ve learned it can be one of the hardest things God asks us to do. My natural instinct is to fix the problem, find the answer, or move ahead instead of waiting. Patience doesn’t come easily to me, and if I’m honest, I often want God to work on my timetable instead of His.

But being still doesn’t mean doing nothing. It means quieting my anxious heart, laying down my need to be in control, and trusting that God is already at work; even when I can’t see it. It means choosing faith over fear, peace over panic, and surrender over striving.

I’ve discovered that God often does His greatest work in the waiting. While I’m asking Him to change my circumstances, He is changing my heart. He is teaching me to trust Him more deeply, depend on Him more fully, and remember that His timing is always perfect.

Being still isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s an act of faith. It’s saying, “Lord, I don’t understand what You’re doing, but I know You do.” And that’s enough. Because the God who calls us to be still is the same God who has never failed, never abandoned His children, and never stopped working for our good.

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June 24th – Psalm 27:14

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Psalm 27:14

Did you know that on average, people spend about 7,000 hours waiting in line over their lifetime? That’s nearly 292 days spent waiting. And if you’re at all like me, you don’t enjoy it. Because we want answers now, solutions now, and prayers answered now. Waiting can feel frustrating, uncomfortable, and sometimes even discouraging.

Yet Psalm 27:14 reminds us that there is a difference between waiting in line and waiting on the Lord. Time spent waiting on God is never wasted. Because while we’re waiting, God is working. He’s preparing hearts, opening doors, closing others, teaching us to trust Him, and strengthening our faith in ways we may not see at the moment.

If we’re honest, we’d often rather have God’s answers than His process. But some of the greatest growth in our lives happens in the waiting. It’s there that we learn patience, perseverance, dependence, and trust. The waiting room of God’s will is never a wasted place, because He’s always accomplishing something good.

If you find yourself waiting today, whether it’s for direction, healing, restoration, provision, or an answered prayer, take heart. God’s delays are not His denials. He has not forgotten you. Keep trusting, keep praying, and keep walking by faith. The God who called you to wait is the same God who promises to strengthen your heart while you do.

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Ecclesiastes 3:11

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Ecclesiastes 3:11

Waiting is hard. We want answers now, prayers answered now, and doors opened now. We often look at our circumstances and wonder why God hasn’t moved yet. But Ecclesiastes 3:11 reminds us that God sees what we cannot. While we focus on the moment, He sees the entire picture. He knows when a season needs to end, when a new one should begin, and when our hearts are ready for what He has planned.

In today’s world, we’re used to getting things instantly. We can order groceries, send messages, and find answers with the click of a button. Yet God’s timing doesn’t operate on our schedule. Sometimes He asks us to wait, not because He has forgotten us, but because He is working behind the scenes in ways we cannot see. He may be preparing circumstances, growing our faith, teaching us patience, or protecting us from something we don’t yet understand.

The beautiful truth is that God never wastes a season. Even the waiting has purpose. One day, we may look back and realize that what felt like a delay was actually God’s loving hand guiding us toward something better than we could have planned ourselves. Until then, we can trust that the One who makes all things beautiful is still working, even when we cannot yet see the finished masterpiece.

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November 13th – 2 Corinthians 9:8

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2 Corinthians 9:8

Every year as Thanksgiving approaches, I feel both excitement and a little bit overwhelmed. Because my house is the gathering place. I love how family fills every room, laughter spills from the kitchen, and the smell of turkey and pies fills the air. It’s a beautiful time, but I won’t lie. It’s also exhausting. Between cooking, cleaning, and trying to make everything perfect, I sometimes reach a point where I just stop and think, Lord, I can’t do this all. And every time, He gently reminds me that I don’t have to. His grace meets me right there in the middle of the dishes, the noise, and the chaos. And when I pause, take a deep breath and surrender it all to God, things come together, strength returns, and joy replaces stress. Because that’s what His grace does. It steps in where our strength runs out. It doesn’t just help us get by, it fills us with peace, patience, and the ability to keep giving even when we’re tired. God’s grace isn’t something we earn, it’s something we receive. And the more we lean on it the more we see that God truly gives us everything we need, exactly when we need it.

Prayer Prompt:
Lord, thank You for Your grace that meets me in the middle of busy, messy, overwhelming days. Remind me to slow down, breathe, and lean on You — trusting that Your grace is always enough.

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