Fruits of the Spirit - PATIENCE

Fruit of the Spirit -
The Nine Biblical Attributes

The fruit of the Spirit is a physical manifestation of a Christian's transformed life. In order to mature as believers, we should study and understand the attributes of the ninefold fruit:

Longsuffering (PATIENCE) --

We are "strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness" (Colossians 1:11).

"With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love" (Ephesians 4:2).

I remember when I thought I should pray for patience. Little did I know that asking for that meant that there would be millions of layers of patience, which involved learning lessons in order to gain a tiny bit of patience. I know pray for peace! :) I think everything that we ask for, we must work through in order to gain. It's like training for a marathon. You don't automatically run 26.2 miles. You have to slowly add mileage to your feet. So buckle up and get ready for God to teach you many things while you gain the skills needed!

When you want to scream at someone, quit your job, give up on God or anyone....remember to have patience. We all are sinners trying to survive this life until we get to go HOME! :)