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Patience

"The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD."
Lamentations 3:25-26

Are you in a hurry? If so, you may be in for a few disappointments. Why? Because life has a way of unfolding according to its own timetable, not yours. That's why life requires patience – lots of it!!!

Most of us are impatient for God to grant us the desires of our heart. Usually, we know what we want, and we know precisely when we want it: right now, if not sooner. But God may have other plans. And when God's plans differ from our own, we must trust in His infinite wisdom and in His infinite love.

Lamentations 3:25 reminds us that, "The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him." But, for many of us, waiting quietly is difficult because we're in such a hurry for things to happen!

The next time you find your patience tested to the limit, slow down, take a deep breath, and relax. Sometimes life can't be hurried – and during those times, patience is indeed a priceless virtue.

Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the guilt I feel when I disobey You. Help me to confess my wrongdoings, help me to accept Your forgiveness, and help me to renew my passion to serve You. I pray this in Jesus' Name. Amen