Whether we are waiting in a long line or waiting for God to direct our next step in life, patience can be a struggle for us all. Fortunately, God gives us the fruit of the Holy Spirit to help us in our pursuit of patience.

In these times of struggles we wait patiently for the Lord, but sometimes with no response. In the waiting, we can learn how faithful God is, even when He is silent.

There is nothing very captivating about simply putting one foot in front of the other. It is not running or soaring, but a simple steady pace. But when you think about it as our walk in faith, it can be viewed a little differently. 

Financial, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth are things we all want, right? Perhaps not. We want the end result of growth, but many of us are not willing to endure what is required to actually grow. How much do you really want growth?