James 1:4
James 1:4
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
As a runner gains endurance by enduring another mile of suffering, we, as Christians, gain the ability to trust God through trials. Each experience deepens and strengthens our faith in Him. Only by overcoming difficulties can we grow in our lives. There is no exception in Spirituality. Patience enables us to persevere in the face of adversity and to remain faithful to God. Our faith in God should never waver, regardless of the circumstances. God is worthy of our trust because He has proven Himself to be faithful throughout history, and He always keeps His promises. God has promised us a future of peace, not evil, so we can trust that He will see us through the difficult times in our lives and bring us to an expected end (Jeremiah 29:11). Our perseverance and endurance in the midst of suffering demonstrates our faith in the Lord, which makes us perfect, complete, and lacking nothing. Whatever you face today, remember that there is wonderful joy ahead. Consider trials to be opportunities to strengthen your faith and allow patience to do her work in your life. God is working on your perfection!
Luke 11:11
If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?
Psalm 37:7
Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
Ecclesiastes 7:8
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
2 Peter 3:8
But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.