We do not want you to become
lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what
has been promised.
Hebrews 6:12
Patience is probably the most difficult virtue to obtain. We live in an
impatient world. We don’t like waiting. We want everything and we want
it now. It takes time, however to grow and mature. Sure, there are
shortcuts but they don’t provide the character and strength, that God
desires for each of us. We don’t become physically fit overnight. It is
a steady process of proper nutrition, and exercise along with discipline
and patience. God wants the very best for us and expects the very best
from us. It doesn’t happen overnight. It too, is a steady and sometimes
slow process but with each lesson learned comes experience, and with
each trial, an exercise of our faith; eventually we will come to a place
of greater understanding and maturity. We will discover a discipline
that didn’t exist before, and a willingness to surrender and submit, to
the authority of God. God does perfect work, and has perfect timing. We
can relax and trust, that where we are is not where we will remain. He
began the work in us and will, in time bring it to completion.
Prayer
Day by day and moment by moment, I am following You. Help me to be
patient and understand, that each place is a stepping stone, and that
each experience in my life, serves to create and develop my character. I
am trusting in You to complete and perfect the work You are doing in my
life. Amen.
