by admin | May 23, 2010 | Blog, Patience
“For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome.” Jer 29:11 St. Augustine of Hippo once said that ‘Patience is the companion of wisdom’. In other...
by admin | May 21, 2010 | Blog, Patience
“No unbelief or distrust made him waver (doubtingly question) concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and was empowered by faith as he gave praise and glory to God.” Rom 4:20 (Amplified) It was St. Francis of Assisi who prayed “God, grant me the serenity to...
by admin | May 20, 2010 | Blog, Patience
“Do not, therefore, fling away your fearless confidence, for it carries a great and glorious compensation of reward. For you have need of patience and endurance, so that you may perform and fully accomplish the will of God, and thus receive and carry away [and enjoy...
by admin | May 18, 2010 | Blog, Patience
“So for the sake of Christ, I am well pleased and take pleasure in infirmities, insults, hardships, persecutions, perplexities and distresses; for when I am weak [in human strength], then am I [truly] strong (able, powerful in divine strength).” 2 Cor 12:10...
by admin | May 17, 2010 | Blog, Patience
“And consider that the long-suffering of our Lord [His slowness in avenging wrongs and judging the world] is salvation, (that which is conducive to the soul’s safety), even as our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you according to the spiritual insight given him.” 2...
by admin | May 14, 2010 | Blog, Patience
“But the fruit of the [Holy] Spirit [the work which His presence within accomplishes] is love, joy (gladness), peace, patience (an even temper, forbearance), kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness.” Gal 5:22 Whenever you hear the word ‘patience’, the picture...
