Patience is calm response to stress. Patience is and attribute we need to learn and develop it.

Psalm 37:7

7Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him:

Psalm 40:1

1I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

Will to wait on GOD, will to suffer delay when GOD says He will do something in our lives.

Patience is not a gift, its something you learn. Fruit of the Spirit is not a gift it is a characteristics we develop.

I am patient when I am calmly tolerate and I have ability to let go for immediate ratification, calm acceptance of what GOD choose to give or not to give. We calmly, quietly develop that.

Patience is willingness to wait for GOD’s timing, for GOD’s plan. Patience is a powerful attribute;

*It is essential for obedience to GOD.

*It is a vital element for every relationship.

*We gain respect in the lives of other people.

*It is a strong form of protection. When GOD says wait He is protecting you.

*Recognise value of timing in decision making.

*Essential for perseverance and prayer. GOD gets the circumstances ready, be patient and pray.

*It creates sense of stability in our life. Things that bother other people does not bother you. Because you know GOD is in control of your life and He is working things out for our good.

*Patience enables to endure suffering.

*Essential to peace, joy and contentment in our life.

*Patience allows us to see GOD work in our life. GOD deals with us in His own time, in His own way, waiting GOD to do His work and watch GOD do it.

*Patience is attribute of GOD. The more patient we are the more GOD will trust us.