Oh...what a hard word PATIENCE.
According to the "Debster" dictionary it means the excepting of inconvenience or delays without complaints. To be tolerant of others and difficult circumstances. To be Christ-like in our words and actions toward all who would upset or misuse us knowing it is for the Lord's glory, and our greater good (His will to be done in our hearts and lives).
OK, that may/may not apply to you, but to me, that's the definition of patience. It is ultimately for greater good to all involved! HOW? you may ask? Well, when we are a born again "Christian", we are to be Christ-like (that is, by the way, what the word Christian means) in all our words and actions. Otherwise we are considered a FAKE OR PHARISEE.
"We must not allow ourselves to be cast down, nor to despair, because our hearts seem colder at one time than another. The test of a cold heart is the yielding to sin, and, if we are clinging to Him, and to His will, we may be quite sure that what we take for coldness of heart is a trial, not a treason." ~Fredrick Temple
God calls us to repentance time and time again in our daily walk. We may stumble or even fall flat on our faces but both are a good place to pray & repent! God gives us the strength to get back up, and continue on living for Him His will to be done in our hearts and lives! His forgiveness toward us when we have messed up show His patience, grace, and mercy toward us that we should show to others! The key is His Patience!I can do nothing within myself, I must give my will over to His and let Him do a great work in me!
"Why art thou so cast down, o my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? HOPE IN GOD; for I shall yet praise in Him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God." Psalm 43:5 KJV
"Sometimes we are disturbed because we have no devout feelings; but what we want is a devout will. We cannot always control the imagination, but we can always do that which is our duty carefully and patiently, with a view to pleasing God, and proving our love to Him. We may feel cold and mechanical, but we cannot fulfill our appointed duty without an exercise of the will, and therefore all duties diligently performed testify a desire to love, and prove our love." ~H L Sidney Lear
Great day to all as we patiently do His will and wait for His return!
Love to all! Deb=-)
