"Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city." -Proverbs 16:32 (NIV)
There are occurrences throughout my days or weeks at school that I am reminded that I need to be patient. Whether we are working with children and young adults in the classroom or with adults in other workplaces or just dealing with the circumstances of life, patience can become an important attribute. Patience can be a benefit to ourselves as well as others, but it can be a challenge to develop and practice!
We are reminded in Proverbs that patience is a strength of our character. Being patient, we are told, is better than being a warrior! As we enter our workplaces, homes, schools, churches, and public spaces, we should remind ourselves that it is good to be patient. When we feel that we need to become warriors to be heard, we may just need to be patient. If we take our concerns and needs to God in prayer, then we can be patient and wait on God for His direction for our lives!
Be patient and wait on God's guidance!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for Your love and for being patient with me. Help me to remember to be patient and to wait on and listen to Your guidance in my life. Through Jesus I pray, amen.
We are reminded in Proverbs that patience is a strength of our character. Being patient, we are told, is better than being a warrior! As we enter our workplaces, homes, schools, churches, and public spaces, we should remind ourselves that it is good to be patient. When we feel that we need to become warriors to be heard, we may just need to be patient. If we take our concerns and needs to God in prayer, then we can be patient and wait on God for His direction for our lives!
Be patient and wait on God's guidance!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for Your love and for being patient with me. Help me to remember to be patient and to wait on and listen to Your guidance in my life. Through Jesus I pray, amen.
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