ungrind: May 2008

Editor's Note

Patience. It's never been my strong suit. For years, I resigned myself to accepting this so-called "fact." I thought, Patience and me. Not good friends. Not now. Not ever. That is until I was faced with what God's Word says about me and patience.

In Galatians 5, Paul instructs believers to live and be led by the Spirit. He goes on to write that the fruit of the Spirit—meaning those things that should be present and active in my life if I'm being led by the Spirit—are: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. There it was. Right in the middle of all the other noteworthy qualities: my nemesis, patience.

I soon came to realize that with God's help, patience could be my strong suit. It didn't have to be a quality that was unattainable. Through Him, I could learn to exercise it on a daily basis. And, while patience is still a struggle for me, I'm encouraged as I see continual growth in this area.

This month on Ungrind, our theme is patience. We'll talk about patience while waiting for breakthroughs, in dealing with a spouse, and during the single years as we prepare for Mr. Wonderful. Additionally, articles will look at patience during the adoption process, in the midst of a less-than-perfectly clean house, and in the struggle of learning to see ourselves through God's eyes.

It's a full line-up that I hope encourages you, as it has me, in the pursuit of patience.

Blessings,

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