Romans 12:12- “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Here we sit. Our kitchen remodel still not completed.
We have been waiting since January for cabinets, countertops, and appliances. We make our calls to vendors every week, hear many creative excuses, but still nothing gets done.
We either go out for dinner, eat frozen dinners (we do have a microwave), or eat with our son and his family (which we actually love doing).
I have heard, “Just be patient a little while longer” a thousand too many times.
Maybe God is trying to teach us something.
Over the years, one of the most common prayer requests I’ve received has been for patience. It really is a virtue, I think. And, it is a common problem for many people, including Christians.
I decided to see what the Bible has to say on the subject.
I quickly turned to Romans and found the verse above to offer us encouragement.
The Lord says to be joyful as we hope, patient when hard times come, and faithful to pray.
We have found all three of these references to be key in helping us “endure” our situation.
Many times we have heard that God cares—even about the little things?
If we believe that, why do we hesitate to pray for them boldly? And without ceasing?
No matter how small a matter may seem to be, take it to the Lord’s throne in prayer.
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