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God’s Call to Spiritual Growth
Herein is my Father
glorified, that ye bear
much fruit; so shall ye be
my disciples. John 15:8
Patience
The Ability To Go Through
Trials and Troubles…
Without Complaining
Patience is what I will
direct towards each
and every one of my
troubles and trials,
and I will find
strength in waiting on
the Lord!
What is Biblical
Patience?
(Proverbs 13:12)
Patience – It is a hard word to live!
In simple words, it means waiting,
and not getting upset while we are
waiting!
The opposites of patience are: haste,
stress, worry, anxiety
Signs of impatience include:
irritability, on edge, stressed-out,
frustration
"Patience is the quality that does not
surrender to circumstances, or
succumb under trial; it is the
opposite of despondency and is
always associated with hope.”
How many times has your impatience
got you in trouble?
Patience is a result (a fruit) of the
presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives –
Galatians 5:22
The Difficulties of Patience
Patience is not in our nature
Patience must be learned
Patience is ONLY developed by troubles,
and delays, and disappointments
Patience is a humiliating attitude, not a
confident attitude
The Work of Patience
(James 1:2-4)
It Perfects us – Polishes us – is supposed to
remove the rough edges
It Proves Us – proves that we are for real
It Pleases God – Paul and Silas were at rest,
even though in prison – so they sang and
preached and enjoyed the evening (Acts 16)
Ways God has Designed Patience
to Work on Us (Romans 8:28)
Through Troubles (Romans 5:3,4)
Through Time – lots of it (James 5:7)
Through constant Testings (James 1:12)
How to Add Patience to
Your Attitude
Let God Develop it in you -
Allow God to put you through
the hard times
Learn to pray through the
trials – run your race with
patience (Hebrews 12:1,2)
How to Add Patience to
Your Attitude
Work patiently (Hebrews
10:36) The only time
success comes before work
is in the dictionary.
Thank God for everything
(1Thes 5:18)
How to Add Patience to
Your Attitude
Look ahead (Heb 11:16) –
not back, or down
Desire the Crown – there is
a reward for Christian
Patience (James 1:12)
Conclusion