The Gift of Patience

Everybody's challenged in exhibiting patience on various occasions. I myself have struggled to win this virtue. At this time, we can't have a perfect state of living but being patient or exhibiting long suffering allows you to experience life's blessings and remain happy regardless of the mounting troubles and apathy of this society.
Patience is a virtue that's not innate to all people. Long suffering on the other hand is the same virtue as patience and the 4th fruitage of God's holy spirit (Gal. 424,25). Are we just talking about religious people here? No, truth is that many who claim to be religious or Christians also lack patience when faced with a conflicting or possibly compromising situation. Is this not one of the reasons why we have wars, arguments even violence in the society? Definitely.

Question is, have you had a day or two doing a self-check on your behavior for the past 24-48 hours? Or how many times were you engaged in uncalled arguments over your friends, workmates, housemates even your spouses? Too bad that out of our busy schedules, we at times fail to check if we have been apologetic and considerate to the people we work and deal with. Too bad that most of the times, we lack patience and we throw our personal garbage to these people who barely have an idea on our personal struggles. Yes, it's not their concern to know our struggles but understand that your personal issues should not burden them at all, at any time.

At home
Husbands and wives daily encounter may not be just about romance and good stuffs. Reality bites, but yes, arguments even on simple things are just a part of the whole marital relationship. There are no perfect marriages nor you can have one anytime soon. Your patience will allow you to accept this fact and deal with your spouse's weaknesses. Your being patient will let you say "sorry" or apologize when needed. Best of all, your patience will let you utter that magic word before the sun sets or before the two of you flare up to anger. (Eph 4:26)

In the workplace
There's always a bad hair day for all, that's given. So don't you struggle hard to leave your personal problems in the proper place-- to yourself --and concentrate on the things you can do better for others and leave your impatience at home? Any unfinished business with your housemates or spouse should be left behind. Remember, you're dealing with the new sets of people in the workplace. Be patient and wait for the proper time. (Eccl 3:1-9)

In your personal space
You think patience is just within relationships? Truth is that you can also exhibit patience within you. Remember, everything starts from within. Patience will prevent you from being regretful most of the time especially when you came up with wrong decisions. Of course, it takes a balanced point of view for you to come up with sound decision most of the time. Patience will let you weigh things slowly but accurately. Practice patience and be sound on all your decisions.

So you see, patience is a positive cycle of any relationship. It's a virtue and a gift for someone who possesses it. Indeed, if you're patient, you are a gift to someone by keeping your relationship with him/her in a good state. Be happy if you're a gift to someone. Be happy for being patient.

patience photo courtesy of Blog Psychology today
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