Becoming BeYOUtiful You
Part 5 - Patience

“When the Holy Spirit controls your life, He will produce in you: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control.” Galatians 5:22

“Dear brothers and sisters, when trouble comes your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow.” James 1:2, 3 NLT

James 5:7-12 NLT

I NEED PATIENCE WHEN……I Have Lost Control
"Be patient then brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is ..." James 5:7

I NEED PATIENCE WHEN……I’m Waiting for People to Change
"As an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord." James 5:10

“But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of His great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in Him and receive eternal life.” 1 Timothy 1:16 NLT

“Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this not mean anything to you?”
Romans 2:4 NLT
I NEED PATIENCE WHEN……Life Doesn’t Make Sense
"You have heard of Job's perseverance ..." James 5:11

YOUR ABILITY TO BE PATIENT, IS BASED ON YOUR ABILITY TO BELIEVE CORRECTLY…

WHILE YOU WAIT, YOU CAN BE SURE THAT……God is at Work
"Be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near." James 5:8

"You have heard of Job's perseverance, and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy." James 5:11

"And we know that in all things, God is working…" Romans 8:28

“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, for He has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His love.” Romans 5:3-5 NLT

WHILE YOU WAIT, YOU CAN BE SURE THAT……God Rewards Patience
"As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered." James 5:11

WHILE YOU WAIT, YOU CAN……Wait Expectantly
"... I wait expectantly, trusting God to help, for He has promised." Psalm 130:5 Living Bible

WHILE YOU WAIT, YOU CAN……Wait Hopefully
Hope is:
Holding
On
Praying
Expectantly

"Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him to act." Psalm 37:7

WHILE YOU WAIT, YOU CAN……Wait Obediently

Sometimes God makes Us Wait For the NEXT Step Until We Have Taken the LAST Step He Asked us to Take.

Finally, while you wait…keep doing the next right thing.

“Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. THEN you will receive ALL that He has promised.” Hebrews 10:36