Quiet Time: Patience - Story

Picture a garden, its soil rich and dark, with seedlings just breaking through the surface, striving toward the sun. These tender shoots rely on patience—each one knows it must grow slowly, drawing strength from the earth before it can bear fruit. Just like those seedlings, our spiritual growth often requires us to embrace quiet moments of waiting and serving, allowing God to cultivate our hearts.

In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus commissions us to make disciples, reminding us that we are to serve others, guiding them to Him. This calling often unfolds in the gentle, mundane moments of life—sharing a meal with a neighbor, lending a hand to a colleague, or simply listening to a friend in need. Each act of service is like watering those seedlings, nurturing them so they can flourish.

But growth doesn’t happen overnight. Just as it takes time for a plant to mature, we must cultivate patience in our own hearts. During moments of quiet—whether in prayer, meditation, or simply being still—we can invite the Holy Spirit to work within us, helping us to embody that agape love, which is patient and kind.

As we spend these quiet moments with God, we discover that our patience not only nurtures our own spiritual growth but also encourages others in their journey. Let us reflect on how we can serve those around us with patience, allowing our lives to be a testament to the gentle, transformative power of God’s love.