Ever hear of the expression: “Be careful what you pray for, you just may get it:? I think it is like that with patience. You know, you pray for patience and the Lord gives you opportunities to practice it! LOL!
As I write this (Tuesday evening), I am just exhausted and spent. Andrew and I have been butting heads the last few days and he seems to have a real knack for pushing all the right buttons to get me going. :/ I know in my head that the best way to handle those situations is to stay calm and disengage temporarily. Alas, I instead feed into his behavior and lose my patience more often than I should. Please tell me I am not the only one!
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Since I probably am not alone in this struggle, I am reposting this prayer that I had linked to Fearless Friday a few years ago. Clearly, patience is something that I need to work on for the long haul.
Prayer for Patience and Gentleness
Bestow on me, O Lord, a genial spirit and unwearied forbearance;
a mild, loving, patient, heart;
kindly looks, pleasant cordial speech, and manners
in the exchange of daily life;
that I may give offense to none,
but as much as in lies live in charity with all men.
—-By Johann Arndt (1555-1621)
Let us pray for each other that we will grow in patience, gentleness, and humility. Are you with me?
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amen amen amen…thank you dear sister for sharing this prayer…((hugs))
Angela…recently posted…FEARLESS FRIDAY
Thank you, Angela!
Carol, patience is certainly a virtue! You are correct, God gives us plenty of opportunities to practice it. It is a constant battle for me. Thank you for this prayer, I will remember you in mine!
Lily…recently posted…Life Begins at 40! Dont You Think So
Thank you for the prayers, Lily!
Praying with you, and for you.
Denise…recently posted…Fearless Friday
Thank you, Denise. 🙂