“The Lord does not delay His promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9) .

"God is the definition of patience. When no one else is enduring and tolerant, He is. When others have had their patience run out, He is still there with staying power. He is patient. People are not always patient. All too often, we give up on people. Not only do we give up on them coming to Christ, but we give up in lots of ways. We lose patience with people even in little ways. As women leaders, we learn patience and show patience to all. Even if we are flustered with people, we learn to persist in God’s loving patience for them and for the situation." [from Women Leading Women, chapter four, B&H Acacemic, Martin & Stovall]

Let's not give up praying for people to come to Jesus. Let's be patient with those we meet and minister to.

Oh Lord, help me live Your patience in my life today.