The Virtue

Days ago God laid it on my heart to write a blog about one of the greatest assets...The Virtue known as patience. However, I was disobedient at first because I sometimes struggle with this virtue. I thought, "God how could I possibly write about something that I have trouble with myself, sometimes." He said, "don't worry, I'll lead you." So before I begin I'll start with a prayer:

Father in Heaven, I ask that you'll guide my thoughts. Allow me to get the message across to your people that you would have them receive. And Father, while I'm writing bless me with patience and wisdom so that I may also abide by the message that you are sending out. In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen.

So often people (myself included) ask God for something and expect it to be done right then. However, our time is not always God's time, and though we THINK we know what is best He DOES know what is best. Therefore, we must learn the importance of The Virtue..known as patience. Sometimes we ask for a new house, job, or car..sometimes we ask for money to pay a bill..sometimes it's for someone to be removed from our lives or put in our lives...a sickness or pain to go away...our hearts to be mended..a sign of something...or hard times to cease...

Well, instead of "rushing" God to do what you want Him to do..submit to HIS ways for your life. Know that He works for the good of you..to help you..increase you..build you..strengthen you..and nothing that He does is ever to harm you or take away from you..that is Satan's job. It may seem like God is not answering you, but He has heard your cry and He is working for you. He might not answer when you call but trust that He will be there right on time.

So, when it feels like God isn't moving for you here are some reasons why, which are also some of my testimonies: You may not be ready to receive what you are asking for in the quantity that God is going to bless you with...what you are trying to get to may be good for you but not at the moment...He may be working it out so the bill that you need money for is already paid..the people that you want removed aren't done fulfilling their purposes in your life..the people that you want to come into your life aren't yet prepared to be apart of what God is doing in your life..the sickness or pain that you are feeling is there so you'll be able to help someone else get through theirs who wouldn't be strong enough to get through without your testimony...your heart isn't ready to be mended because you'll make the same mistakes over again if He doesn't teach you a lesson..you won't be able to handle the sign(s) that you are asking for...and your breaking point is going to help you walk into your breakthrough!!

Now that you've read this, the next time you find yourself doubting God because He isn't moving as "fast" as you'd like Him to remember that His timing is perfect and PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE!!  Therefore, instead of rushing God..practice The Virtue of patience. Instead of saying "Lord why aren't you answering me?" Say, "Lord, please give me the strength and wisdom to patiently endure so that I can receive all that you have in store for me. Give me the knowledge to see that your ways are best, and that you know what is good for me while I only think I know."

God Bless You!!!

Helpful Scriptures:
Psalm 37:7- Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for Him to act.
James 1:2-4- Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.