Patience is one of the most important/critical virtues that any one individual can and should posses. It frees the mind. Anxiety, fear, frustration disappear in the presence of patience. It is through patience that other virtues are able to bubble to the surface of our being, such as understanding, faith, love, endurance.
I believe reading and meditation are two of the most important activities any one individual can and should take part in.
Back to patience...
Patience opens the door for faith.
Fear knocked at the door.
Faith answered.
There was no one there.
How free we are to become as a people (body of believers) when we are able to overcome our fears; fear of death, persecution or hardship; and place our faith, in totality, in God, recognizing that He is greater than our greatest adversary or obstacle. Imagine the strength that comes from abandoning our self-interests and following/submitting to the will of God.
Being patient with God, experiencing revitalization during meditation, growing stronger, discovering His strength in our weakness.
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romans 12:2)
God will not continuously bless and utilize those who have yet to evolve, change or grow intellectually, emotionally, spiritually. We must renew the way that we see, feel, speak, and respond.
Ultimately, patience leads to growth.
For further reflection on patience, read Romans 5:1-4, Luke 8:11-15.
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Excellent points in this post. What do you think about breaking it down a little more to make it easier to digest?
There are a lot of ways we can improve our life and reach patience in this post, but it requires careful reading to pick them all out.
How about making it easier for the common folk like me?
P.S. I've written a comment on your other post; I don't know if you've seen it yet.
Where'd you go man?
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