More than just an attribute to be acquired or a characteristic to add to our life-folio, Patience is a companion for the purpose that we may be ‘perfected all over.’ (Robertson’s Word Pictures)
As the brother of Jesus, how James must have lamented at times over the lengthy process. But he learned deeply and well. Therefore, he could write to us, “But let patience have…
Her Perfect Work
An Endurance Award is not what I had in mind
When my heart longed for more and quickly, but to find
You assigned me Patience as companion for the daily grind“Let Patience have her perfect work,” You said
Leaving it up to me to allow, ignore or dread…James 1:4 (KJV)
Praying for us all patience in the process,
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A beautiful post, Nanc. How God uses Patience to guide us is truly amazing. Thank you for putting it to words.
Thank you, Linda Jo. When I considered Patience as a companion, it didn’t change the need for gaining it, but it has helped with my perspective of her goal of a thoroughness that has a perfect (complete and finished) end.