- "A man's
wisdom gives him patience;
- it is to
his glory to overlook an offense."
- Proverbs
19:11
Fruits of
the Spirit
Patience - Reaching for Higher
Ground!
When you attempt to
do things that are beyond your abilities many times you will
fail. It can make you upset with yourself and others. Watch for
opportunities to excel and grow but do not get upset if you have
to work at it or wait on God's timing. Choose not to get angry
or upset with yourself and others when things are not going your
way. Be patient as you reach for the higher ground. God will
give you abilities and strengths in His timing.
We are not all the
same. God has given everyone talents. Our talents might be very
different from our friends. Jesus knew we would need to have
patience with ourselves and each other. The Fruit of the Spirit
called 'patience' is a gift we learn to use with practice. God
will allow trials in our lives to help teach us to use this gift.
Calling on the Holy Spirit to help us use His gift of patience
will help us not to get upset with ourselves, others or even
God.
It is a fun time for
all at Liam Leapfrog's birthday party. Or is it? Emmi Squirrel
has a problem. Balloons are perfect for the game of 'keep away.'
They float slowly and everyone loves to hit them and watch them
as they pop high into the air. Emmi tried but could not reach
them. Her arms are too short and she can't jump high like Liam.
The Critters need to learn about God's gift of patience. Then
the party could be fun for everyone.
God always answers
our prayers. Sometimes He says "yes," sometimes "no,"
and sometimes He just says "wait." God knows what is
best. He knows our needs and will provide them. We might not
want to hear a "no" or wait on God to do something,
but He wants us to trust Him and use the gift of 'patience' with
Him too! God will give us talents and help us use them. The gift
of patience will help us treat Him, others and yes, even ourselves,
with His special love.
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