Patience

"Patience is love for the long haul; it is bearing up under difficult circumstances, without giving into bitterness. Patience means working when gratification is delayed. It means taking what life offers-even if it means suffering-without lashing out." King's Cross, page 59

I am absolutely loving this book and learning more about our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus and all his power commanded the storm to be quiet and be still. I'm so grateful for Jesus and the power, rest and healing he provides for us in our storms. As I fall more in love with Jesus, patience just makes sense. The more storms I face, the more I understand what our Lord and Savior had to endure. No matter how intense things get in my life, I don't want to lose sight of the hardships God is allowing me to go through because He loves me. Do I want to take the easy way out, check out emotionally and not suffer anymore? Heck yes, but I will choose Jesus' way over mine. Today, I will love God and follow Jesus, regardless of my circumstances.