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Patience

The holy discipline of waiting well while the answer is not yet in.

Delays, long processes, waiting20 verses6 reflections

Verses for Patience

So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.

1 Peter 5:6— NLTRead 1 Peter 5 (NLT)

We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy,

Colossians 1:11— NLTRead Colossians 1 (NLT)

For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.

Ecclesiastes 3:1— NLTRead Ecclesiastes 3 (NLT)

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So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.

Galatians 6:9— NLTRead Galatians 6 (NLT)

Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised.

Hebrews 10:36— NLTRead Hebrews 10 (NLT)

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Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.

Isaiah 40:28-29— NLTRead Isaiah 40 (NLT)

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Reflections on Patience

A week-long rhythm

Seven days through the themes

One shelf a day, in order — start anywhere and return tomorrow. Each hub holds its own verses and reflections.

  1. Day 1

    Hope

    Start where the light breaks in.

  2. Day 2

    Peace

    Let the loud feed go quiet.

  3. Day 3

    Wisdom

    Ask what the day is teaching.

  4. Day 4

    Courage

    Act on what conviction requires.

  5. Day 5

    Gratitude

    Name what held you steady.

  6. Day 6

    Justice

    Consider what setting right asks.

  7. Day 7

    Renewal

    Carry it into a second chapter.

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