Bearing the Fruit of Patience
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Why is patience so crucial in our Christian walk?
Why is patience so crucial in our Christian walk?
Patience reflects God’s own character, who patiently waits for us to repent
The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.
It exemplifies love”
Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not arrogant,
It strengthens our faith by teaching us to rely on the Holy Spirit
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
How can we respond more patiently to daily frustrations?
How can we respond more patiently to daily frustrations?
Pause and pray
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him;
fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way,
over the man who carries out evil devices!
Guard our speech:
A gentle answer turns away anger,
but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
Seek maturity: Trials and challenges can refine us to be more Christlike
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
What do we do when impatience triggers anger?
What do we do when impatience triggers anger?
Recognize anger’s danger
A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,
but one slow to anger calms strife.
Submit your emotions to the Holy Spirit for self-control
Practice forgiveness; remember God’s patience with us
with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
How can patience improve relationships with family and friends?
How can patience improve relationships with family and friends?
Choosing patience diffuses conflicts and preserves unity
Good sense makes one slow to anger,
and it is his glory to overlook an offense.
Demonstrates genuine love by bearing with one another’s shortcomings
bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you are also to forgive.
Reflects the attitude of Christ, who was compassionate even under stress
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
How does waiting on God build our faith?
How does waiting on God build our faith?
Waiting teaches reliance
but those who trust in the Lord
will renew their strength;
they will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not become weary,
they will walk and not faint.
Develops perseverance: As we wait, we learn to keep trusting, which refines our character
And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope.
Prepares us for blessings: God leverages our waiting seasons to shape us for future purposes
Wait for the Lord;
be strong, and let your heart be courageous.
Wait for the Lord.
