Patience is a Virtue

       Patience is a Virtue

Good things come to who wait.... Waiting, such a hard thing to do when we're in a fast pace world of wanting immediate gratification. But in the spiritual world, things are much different. Sometimes things come quickly... other times, it's a wait and wait and wait some more process. Being an artist, I can relate to the ultimate artist and creator in that you must never rush a masterpiece. It must flow organically and beautifully in natural timing. Right now God has it on my heart to learn to be patient, hold gratitude for the present, and have full trust in His timing. In trying to find patience I turn to the Word. 1 Corinthians 13:4 "Love is Patient and Kind." One of my favorite passages of the bible. Love IS patient. If we walk within the spirit of Love, our hearts will be joyful, patient, and we will hold gratitude within all the glorious beauty of all that is. It feels good to meditate on these thoughts. Let's see what else the bible has to say about patience. James 5:7 "Be Patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and late rains."  Just like a plant or a blossom, we can not force a good thing. I'm also reminded of early and ripe fruit. Which tastes better? The ripe one of course! The process of feeling hunger,the anticipation, and slowly treasuring finally being able to bite into that juicy ripe fruit, is so much more satisfying than gorging yourself in a rushed and already full manner. We must trust in the Lord to receive our blessings in perfectly ripe timing, for He is the creator of all. Psalm 130:5 " I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope;"  1 John 4:18 "There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. " There's that word Love again. Love is patient and we must not have fear that God is punishing us while we wait. God is trying to bless us and reward us and we must trust in his perfect divine timing in order to receive ALL our blessings and treasures from heaven. Do you wish to receive? Then don't get in the way of yourself OR God. Have trust and breath through the process with perfect hope and perfect love, that God is working ALL things for our good. Hebrews 4:13 "Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account." Everything is seen by the almighty God. He knows what's best for us. Fear not. Be patient. Receive all your blessings with perfect trust and love. <3