Quiet Time: Patience - Prayer

As we gather in this sacred moment, let’s consider the beauty of patience in our prayer life. Imagine a gardener tending to a young sapling. Day after day, he waters it, checks the soil, and nurtures it with care. He knows that growth takes time, that each moment of waiting is not wasted but essential. Just as the gardener understands the seasons, we too must embrace the quiet time of prayer as a vital season for our spiritual growth.

In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus commissions us to go and make disciples, promising His presence until the end of the age. This is a call to serve, but it is also a call to be still with Him. In our busy lives, we often rush past these quiet moments, believing that action alone will lead to fruitful service. Yet, it is in the stillness—when we patiently wait and listen for His voice—that we find comfort and guidance.

Let us spend time in devotional prayer, allowing our hearts to be attuned to His whispers. Just as the sapling stretches its roots deeper into the earth, we too can deepen our reliance on God through patient prayer. In those moments—when the world quiets and His presence fills the space—we discover not only the strength to serve but also the peace that comes from knowing we are not alone. So, let us embrace patient prayer, trusting that in His perfect timing, we will bear the fruit of His love in our lives and in the lives of those we touch.