Romans 12:12 NIV — Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the definition of patient is bearing pains or trials calmly without complaint. OUCH! Scripture calls each of us to be patient in affliction yet I cannot say I always undergo trials calmly and without complaint. Can you? 

As I prepared for the writing this week, I realized the only way I am able to begin to have Christ-like patience is to be “faithful in prayer.” I am currently in a season of being hopeful and patient as God shows off in the healing of a loved one. I wear a silicone bracelet on my wrist as a visible reminder to myself. By doing this, I am more consistent with being in constant prayer. Everytime my eye catches the bright color on my wrist I whisper the name of my loved one in prayer. 

What pains or trials are you currently bearing? Are you doing so without complaint? Are you being “joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer?” What area can you improve and how will you do so?

Let’s pray. Dear Father, thank You for reminding me, even when I don’t want to be reminded, to have patience and perseverance. Give me strength and courage to let go and trust in You. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

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