INTRODUCTION

Patience functions as an essential attribute in the life of every faithful believer. The Bible clearly points to patience as necessary for the development of experience and hope (Romans 5:3-5 [3] And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; [4] And patience, experience; and experience, hope: [5] And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
See All...). Additionally, patience makes the believer “perfect and entire, wanting nothing” (James 1:4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
See All...). In fact, Peter's second epistle promises that the believer possessing patience “shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 1:5-9 [5] And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; [6] And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; [7] And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. [8] For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. [9] But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.
See All...). Therefore, the Bible seems to emphatically proclaim that men “have need of patience” (Hebrews 10:36For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
See All...). Patience is especially necessary in times of trial and during periods of uncertainty. Patience will not be necessary in eternity, but life on earth presents times that demand the utmost patience.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For children): Do you have trouble waiting in lines at the store? Do you want to do better? Ask the Lord to give you more lines in which to wait. Then practice making the waiting better: practice your Bible verses, talk to other children close by, thank God for the things you are able to purchase.
• (For everyone): Do you want hope? Do you want to be more complete in your Christian walk? Do you want to know more of the power of Christ in your life? If so, patience serves as your source for these things.
• Many people have been taught to avoid praying for patience, but the Bible is clear that we need patience. Do you want what God says you need? Will you trust God to work out matters so that patience comes in God's time and His way?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Ask God to give you a desire for things that accompany patience.
• Ask God to give you boldness to pray for patience.

HYMN

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