In a world that runs on speed — fast food, fast internet, fast results — patience can feel like a weakness. But in truth, patience is one of the strongest forces you can cultivate. It’s not passivity; it’s power under control. It’s the quiet confidence that knows good things take time.
A seed doesn’t sprout overnight. A mighty oak begins as a fragile acorn buried in the dirt, hidden from sight. But with time, water, sunlight, and yes — patience — it grows into something unshakable.
Think about your own goals. The breakthrough you’re praying for, the healing you’re hoping for, the dream you’re working toward — these things don’t happen all at once. There’s a process, and within that process is purpose.
Patience allows us to keep showing up even when progress is invisible. It helps us endure disappointments without giving up. It teaches us trust — in God’s timing, in the value of the journey, and in our own ability to keep going.
Romans 12:12 says:
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
That’s not just advice; that’s a survival strategy. Hope keeps us looking forward. Prayer keeps us connected to the source. Patience keeps us grounded in the middle.
Today, if you’re waiting — for answers, for change, for growth — know that you’re not standing still. You’re standing strong. Waiting isn’t wasting when you’re trusting the process.
Remember:
The delay is not the denial.
The pause is not the punishment.
The wait is where the work is happening — in you and for you.
Hold on. Grow on. The harvest is coming.
J D Canter E Books 