Patience is listed as one of the Fruits of the Spirit. An alternate translation of the word in that passage is "long suffering". In my opinion, that translation more rightly captures the spirit of Christian patience. Indeed, were not the martyrs exemplars of patience with their myriad sufferings?
"God gave me the serenity to accept the things that I can't change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference between the two."
"I am too positive to be doubtful. Too optimistic to be fearful. And too determined to be defeated."
"You never know how strong you are...until being strong is the only choice you have."
"Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny."
Patience is listed as one of the Fruits of the Spirit. An alternate translation of the word in that passage is "long suffering". In my opinion, that translation more rightly captures the spirit of Christian patience. Indeed, were not the martyrs exemplars of patience with their myriad sufferings?
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