Let’s be a Little More Patient

Let’s be a Little More Patient

Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.

Proverbs 14:29, NIV

There are so many people and circumstances that challenge our patience, aren’t there? Even when you want to be patient, it feels like life does its best to prevent you from exercising it. The hard part about patience is that it’s usually required in the midst of unplanned, uncertain, and undesirable circumstances.

Patience is the fruit of your overflow when life isn’t on your timeline. The big question is, “How do you respond?” Slow your roll. Reflect on the person you are when life hasn’t gone your way lately. Think about how you respond to those close to you when you feel challenged, frustrated, or rushed.

Here’s a suggestion for us all . . . Let’s submit our timeline and our emotions to our Heavenly Father. Let’s ask Him for His help in being patient with the people in our lives and the places He wants to take us. He’s never late, though it may sometimes feel like it.



Patience is refining your spirit, disciplining your heart, and reminding you that He’s God and His goodness can always be trusted. Patience is the fruit of a heart that’s surrendered to God’s schedule. Has He ever been running behind?

Thank you for reading Pastor Dale’s Mid-Week Encouragement. It’s not copyrighted so feel free to share it with someone who needs encouragement today. And, if you’re a regular attender of the Mt. Laurel Church of God, please consider reading Acts 2:22-32 to get yourself ready to hear God’s message this coming Sunday, April 12, as we worship the King of kings and Lord of lords!

Called to know the Way, go the Way, and show you the Way,

^{Pastor Dale}

Pastor Dale (PD) and Pamela his wife are honored to serve the Mt. Laurel Church of God. If this Mid-Week Encouragement has helped you, perhaps it may encourage someone else. Feel free to share this message with anyone you choose. And if you'd like to receive PD's Mid-Week Encouragement, just send an email to (kingdomguy@gmail.com) and I'll accommodate your request.