The Discipline of Patience

Patience is the Outward Sign of Inner Strength

What the Bible Says About Patience

Prayer is one area of our lives in which we can not multi-task. This is the time to calm down, focus your thoughts on the sublime and patiently wait to learn what the Lord is trying to tell you. “Rest in Jehovah, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way.” (Psalm 37:7)

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“By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.”

(Proverbs 25:15)

A New View of Patience

By Paula Mrolewski

Patience. A virtue much sought, a commodity to be utterly desired. Stillness of soul in the midst of turmoil, perseverance in the face of trials, undisturbed faith under the onslaught of evil.

Maybe. Maybe not.

Mulling over the word, I found a brief flash of clarity: a redefining of my understanding, a sigh of relief for my most impatient soul. . . . A View of Patience.

Developing Patience

By Steve Scoresby

Webster's defines be patient as bearing pains or trials calmly or without complaint, or being steadfast despite opposition, difficulty or adversity. I believe this is why patience is called a virtue. It is little practiced, but much needed. At the first sign of difficulty, many jump to an easier, smoother path, hoping to avoid the pain and suffering that is necessary on the road to personal growth . . . Patience.

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“Patience is the companion of wisdom.”

(Saint Augustine)

“Patients with others is Love. Patience with self is Hope. Patience with God is Faith .”

(Adel Bestavros)

“By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.”

(Proverbs 25:15)

“Never think that God’s delays are God’s denials.. Hold on; hold fast; hold out. Patience is genius.”

(Geroge-Lewis LeClercdeBuffon)

“The greatest power is often simple patience.”

(Eli Joseph Cossman)

“Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.”

(Napolean Hill)

“Teach us, O Lord, the discipline of patience, for to wait is often harder than to work.”

(Peter Marshall)

“How poor are they who have not patience. What wound did ever heal buy by degree.”

(Shakespeare)

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What the Bible Says About:

•Adversity • Courage • Fear/Anxiety • Grief • Health • Money • Parenting • Prayer • Self Help • Stewardship
•Anger • Faith • Forgiveness • Growth • Hope • Motivation • Patience • Purpose • Simplicity • Success
•Character • Family • Goals • Happiness • Love • Optimism • Peace • Relationships • Spirituality • Values

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