"The greatest challenge to the development of patience is being able to wait for the tangible evidence that your efforts are paying off. We have a fixed idea of what we want and what it will look like when it shows up. We hold that idea so firmly that often we are unable to detect that the very thing we want has actually arrived." ( at least im hoping so )
Patience is one of MY character traits in need of refinement
Be open to other options. What you might receive instead of what you may totally want via opportunities..... Instead of getting your way... God will have his way...... I know right.. I use to being in MAJOR CONTROL myself.... that is not good.. and in ALL things.. there must be and REMAIN balance.........
Patience is letting go of the need to be in control. It is the process of surrendering yourself to the wait.
Spiritually understand and really realize that most things of value take time to create. Once you discover you are pregnant, you have to wait nine months before you can deliver your child. And when you plant a garden, you have to wait for the seeds to turn into actual vegetables before harvesting them. Be okay with waiting.. wow did i really put this on my site!! Yeah.. i know.. those who wait upon the Lord....
Use impatience as a reminder to exercise your patience. I've got tons of friends who becomes agitated with red traffic lights. They will get creative and drive down side streets and make u-turns and cut through parking lots just to avoid a red light. If red lights trigger your impatience, use that one minute at the stoplight as a reminder to breathe deeply and get your attitude back in check. If you're driving while irritated or in that much of a rush, your driving judgments are not likely to be wise! wow ok, this buddy sounds like me.. lol
Don't pray for patience or you might be given more opportunities to exercise patience. Instead pray for strength to endure the waiting period with a good attitude. ( hmm..whew lawd please help me ) Let me shut my mouth since i am still struggling with the patience ministry.....
