A thought for today. Many times we find ourselves in seasons of waiting, either for our situation to change or for the Lord's return. Patience strengthens us. âAnd not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto usâ (Rom. 5: 3-5 KJV). The Triumph Of Patience  It is not the thought of the Bible writers that the patience that is to be commended is either a state of indifference to evil, or a mild and weak consenting to wrongs that ought to be resisted. It is rather a quality of self-control that preserves the soul from petulance and complaining, that gives it strength to endure, that endows it with dignity and calmness in the midst of confusion and opposition. There are times when protest and resistance become a duty. But most of the difficulties of life yield to patience, self-control, and the restraint of passion and hasty speech.   We call them blessed which endured; ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, how that the Lord is full of pity and merciful (Jas. 5:11).  In your patience ye shall win your souls (Lk. 21:19). Hear us in Thy mercy, gracious Lord, when we draw near with our imperfect supplication. Grant us the patience that overcomes all difficulties through faith in God. We thank thee for the lives that illustrate the great virtues which beautify character. May we not think the days of heroism past forever, but rather the more earnestly seek for ourselves the graces that endure. In putting out of our lives wrath, malice, and hasty speech, help us to win the true victory. Our Master is our supreme example. Help us to follow Him. Amen.    Herbert L Willett and Charles Clayton Morris, eds., The Daily Altar (Chicago: The Christian Century Press., 1924), 46. #PipersPen  #pipergreenwriter #theologos #theologosministries #Theology #Theologyofthanksgiving #theologygirl #theologymatters #pilgrimscrossing #prayer #aprayinglife #devotion #Bible #TheWord #Christ  #patience #fruitofthespirit (at Black Forest, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpPSbyWOWJW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
