I suspect that you have been impatient before. I've paced the floor waiting impatiently for someone. I've also waited impatiently in the car before. I confess, I have been impatient. The writer of the devo today did not mention this, but I think pride has a great deal to do with impatience. I think my plan, my time and my way is more important, so I pridefully insist on it being my way and when it is not, I am impatient. God will allow us to learn patience by waiting and likely He will give us enough repeat opportunities to really get it. I am trying to practice patience and use such opportunities to help me grow in Christlikeness.
How about you?
God bless you,
Pastor Joe
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It is hard for me to be patient. Everything around me screams to want it now. Instant gratification is expected. I want it done my way on my schedule. There are times I must sit back and think about the big picture and then wait on others or the Lord to do their part before I can successfully complete a work. Teamwork teaches patience. Patience allows God to use us as a team to accomplish more in some situations. Sometimes being patient gives me time to rest and think which allows God to get my attention and speak to me. Simply put, I need to use more patience.
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