Patience is adjusting your time to God’s time.” – Mother Angelica
Psalm 27:14 (NIV) – “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
Isaiah 40:31 (NIV) – “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
In a world that values instant gratification, patience can be challenging. We want things to happen according to our timetable, forgetting that God’s timing is perfect. Mother Angelica reminds us that patience is not simply waiting; it’s about adjusting our time to God’s time.
When we trust in God’s timing, we acknowledge that His plans are far greater than our own. We may not understand why things aren’t happening as quickly as we’d like, but we can trust that God is working all things together for our good (Romans 8:28).
Patience is a virtue that is developed over time. It requires us to surrender our desire for control and to trust in God’s wisdom and sovereignty. As we wait on the Lord, He strengthens us and renews our hope, enabling us to persevere with joy and faith.
Let us adjust our time to God’s time, knowing that His timing is always perfect. May we wait patiently, trusting in His plans and purposes for our lives.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your perfect timing. Help us to be patient as we wait on you, knowing that your plans are best. Teach us to adjust our time to yours, trusting in your wisdom and sovereignty. Strengthen us and renew our hope as we wait on you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
This is an updated edition of a post originally published on Holy Beautiful Life
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