Patience

Joseph’s story begins like so many of ours: in a place off the beaten path, surrounded by people who did not believe the magnitude of his calling. However, all of that changed. Joseph was thrust into a grand narrative where God raised him up, not only so that he could fulfill his calling, but also so that he could bless all of those who doubted him along the way.

Dreaming With Joseph: 7 Day Devotional On Greatness

Have you ever prayed for God to change other people because it’s just too challenging to be in a relationship with them? Have you ever experienced relationship exhaustion because you’re tired of trying to help them be better? The hard truth is that changing them is not our battle to fight. In this study, we will learn how God gives us examples, tools, and encouragement to help us navigate dealing with difficult people.


How to Deal With Difficult People

Waiting sucks! Although we may all be waiting for something different, the waiting game still feels the same. Feelings like disappointment, discouragement, and anxiety can chip away at happiness and our confidence in God. In The Game of Life Devotional, Dacía James Lewis uses her favorite childhood games and biblical principles to offer encouragement and guidance in releasing the weight of the wait.

The Game of Life: Releasing the Weight When God Says Wait

Whether you’re in your 20s or a few decades down the road, the wisdom in this study will help you do now what will bring you happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead.

How to Stay Young at Every Age

This week, I want to look together at the topic of trusting God. Trusting God has to do with having a relationship with Him. In this reading plan, writer Paul Marc Goulet shares about this topic and how you can deal with it.

How Can You Trust God?

Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. No one enjoys waiting. You may have heard it said, “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey." But what happens when the journey has you stalled?

While We Wait

About This Week's Plan: This week, we'll explore the middle three aspects of the Fruit of the Spirit: patience, kindness, and goodness. These qualities reveal Christ's character in our interactions with others, especially during challenging circumstances. Each day, we'll examine what these fruits look like in practice, how they're developed through life's difficulties, and practical ways to express them in our relationships. Whether you're dealing with difficult people, feeling worn down by waiting, or seeking to make a positive impact, these devotionals will help you cultivate the patience, kindness, and goodness that reflect Jesus to the world.

FruitFULL - Patience, Kindness, and Goodness - the Character of Christ in Action

While Abram waited for his promised child, an alternative to the covenant was born named Ishmael. Ishmael is a metaphor for things that 'anesthetize' us from the pain of waiting too long for God's promises. When God's promises seem far to reach, and our patience seems exhausted, how can we hold on to God's Word while we wait? What substitutes have you welcomed in place of God’s best?

The Covenant Alternative

In this five-day devotional, we'll explore the godly attribute of patience, the fourth fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23.

