James 5:7-9 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. 8You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. 9Don't grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!
I have to admit this passage is difficult for me because I am not a very patient person. Actually I am down right impatient and often it gets me in trouble. However it's funny I am very patient with some people while others I find myself struggling big time. I find that my impatience comes from frustration that a person does not meet my expectations or desires when I want them met. While I may not grumble about others to people I often find myself grumbling in my mind. For me impatience boils down to trusting God and seeing others through His eyes. Today may I find myself leaning on God for strength and the ability to be patient with others so that I do not judge or complain because it causes anger, frustration and ultimately leads me away from God.
Father today give me the strength to live for you to see others the way you see them and to trust you that your timing and plan is what is best for me.
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