Wait

I let frustration and emotions build up over time, and sometimes I just need to let them out. This is one of those times.
-taye

As You Wait

I have found myself telling the kids I babysit that you cannot always get what you want, that sometimes there has to be a compromise for the good of everyone. Also, something that I see God trying to teach me lately is patience. Throughout the Bible, patience is an important attribute, after all, it is one of nine fruits of the Spirit.

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law."
{Galatians 5:22-23}

So what is patience? For me, I am realizing that patience is not just simply waiting around doing nothing. Patience is actively, eagerly preparing and awaiting something. In some situations, I seem to possess an unending band of patience, and yet in others, I so consistently find myself itching with impatience. All I can really do in those times is pray. Pray for strength, understanding, and patience.

Lord, please give me patience in the times that are hard

In ways only You comprehend, grant me understanding

There are times again and again that I cannot perceive

In all these times, Lord, help me to see