Put it in writing, because it is not yet time for it to come true. But the time is coming quickly, and what I show you will come true. It may seem slow in coming, but wait for it; it will certainly take place, and it will not be delayed.
JAMES 5:7 (GNT)
Be patient, then, my friends, until the Lord comes. See how patient farmers are as they wait for their land to produce precious crops. They wait patiently for the autumn and spring rains.
THE ESSENCE
Be patient; Jesus is coming to make things right.
DAILY FODDER
If you needed to make a list, what would you include as the top five characteristics of a patient person? How many of those characteristics are currently evident in your life? What triggers impatience in your life?
PRAYER
Infinite Lord, thank you for reminding me that you rule over all time and space. Forgive me for my impatience and wanting to rush results. You, who see all things, will bring about what needs to happen just in the right time. Release me from the need to control and give me a sense of your infinite power. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
