Quotes about Patience

The one who draws near to Him must believe that He exists and rewards those who seek Him. Hebrews 11:6

At times God is too close for us to see. We lose sight of how He's working until months or years later, when we're able to step back and gain a broader perspective. I frequently think about Moses pleading with God to show him His glory. God knew Moses couldn't handle what he was requesting, so He told him He'd hide him in the crevice of a rock and cover him with His hand while His glory passed by.

When a man dies, will he come back to life? If so, I would wait all the days of my struggle until my relief comes. Job 14:14

Something I always try to practice is be anxious for nothing, but let your request be known to God.

The deepest rivers make least din, The silent soule doth most abound in care.

I think the simplest advice I could give would be to wait until asked before giving advice.

He knows that any job, whether it's a novel or a kitchen remodel, takes twice as long as he thinks and costs twice as much. He accepts that. He recognizes it as reality.

In other words, any act that rejects immediate gratification in favor of long-term growth, health, or integrity.

Now the brave man. In dark hours he endures silently, uncomplaining. Reverencing the round of heaven's seasons, he does what must be done, sustaining himself with the certainty that to endure injustice with patience is the mark of piety and wisdom.

The phrase "timing is everything" is never more true than in your walk with God—HIS timing is everything.

Praying is not telling God what to do. It's trusting that God knows what to do.

Accept your husband the way he is and pray for him to grow. Then when change happens, it will be because God has worked it in him and it will be lasting. "My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him" (Psalm 62:5). Your greatest expectations must be from God, not your husband.