patience: noun
1. the quality of being patient, as the bearing of provocation, annoyance, misfortune or pain, without complaint,loss of temper, irritation, or the like;
2. an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay;
3. quiet, steady perseverance; even-tempered care; diligence.

RADICAL CHRISTIANS measure spirituality by ______________________________________.

What hinders patience?

___________________ is the enemy of patience.

Everything you are and have is a ____________________from God.

When do we become impatient? What does our impatience say about us?

With _________________________

With _________________________

With ________________________

What can we do to develop more patience?

1. Embrace ________________________ and the truth of God’s Word.

2. Focus on your ___________________; not your _______________ or someone else’s _______________

• Steep y­ourself in the _____________________ of who God is and who you are.

3. Practical steps when you are feeling impatient:
A. _________________________

B. _________________________

C. _________________________

When we show RADICAL PATIENCE, we give others a glimpse of our God and remind them
that He is ALIVE!

Discussion Question
1. How would you describe “patience" in your own words?

Discussion Question
2. Why is being patient so difficult and unwanted?

Discussion Question
3. When do you routinely find yourself becoming impatient?

Discussion Question
4. Which step will you focus on to develop your patience?