Patience is one of the hardest virtues to practice, yet one of the most rewarding. In a fast-paced world where everything is expected instantly—answers, results, success—patience feels out of place. But the truth is, good things still take time. Growth takes time. Healing takes time. Progress takes time.
Patience is not passive; it is active trust. It is waiting without giving up, believing that what you’ve sown will one day bring a harvest. A farmer doesn’t plant seeds in the morning and expect a full crop by evening. He works, waits, and waters in faith.
Scripture tells us in Galatians 6:9: “Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” That “due season” is God’s timing, not ours. Patience teaches us to hold on through the waiting and to stay steady when nothing seems to be happening.
Think of patience as a muscle. The more you practice it, the stronger it becomes. Every delay, every setback, every test of endurance is a chance to strengthen your character.
So today, if you’re waiting for a breakthrough, a change, or an answer, don’t lose heart. Patience is not wasted time—it’s preparation time. The waiting is shaping you for what’s ahead.
✨ Reflection for Today:
Ask yourself, “Am I willing to trust the process, even when I can’t see the progress?” Remember—patience always pays off.
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