I'm back!

I'm now going to do a post on patience. The patience that you had to endure as you waited with bated breath for me to return from my hiatus. Post on the reason for it coming soon!





(Note: this is my first time attempting to use Canva, so this is almost certainly terrible. If you have any advice for how to make it better, by all means, tell me!)


We usually refer to patience as the practice that allows you to sit in the waiting room at the dentist and not complain, or maybe what you have to exhibit as you wait for Marissa Meyer's new book (hint, hint...) Unlike the common usage of the words belonging to most of the fruits of the Spirit, this one is actually quite true. We all need to get better at our patience when we have to wait for something we want to do (or not do.)
What is longsuffering?

It's when you are dying inside and you press on. It's when the cause that keeps you up late at night is burning you out and you need a break, but you have to keep going. It's when everything in life is crashing around you and you just sit there remembering the Lord's promise that he will never leave you or forsake you.

You will never be alone. 


We all need to work on this. Putting our heads down and standing in the rain when we know that there's not much by way of hope, and our umbrellas do nothing for us. I know that I struggle with this. The last couple of years for me have been full of trial and difficulty, both at home and out in the world, and every time it happens I have to remind myself every day that Jesus is enough. That I must just carry on and wait for the moment when I'm aware of the fact that he's picked me up in his arms.

Believe me, I know how it feels.

But it's a necessary trait to have.

And when you have it, and can carry on even through the worst of the trials...

Well, there's no telling what God will do. And that will bring him the glory. Which is where it needs to be. Longsuffering, like all the other fruits of the Spirit, is an exercise that we must learn to bring glory to God. When his people can stand up under the storm and give him the credit, he is glorified.

And that's why it's so important.

How are you guys doing? Chat with me! I promise I'll reply as soon as I can!

~Faith