Clouds migrate away
Sunrise circulates her warmth—
Morning’s chill escapes
Dancing tree branches
Harmony’s rhythmic movements—
Breath of turbulence
Overcast all day
Gray canvas waits with patience—
Sunset paints with light
Spending time at home
Relaxing bounty of peace—
Worldly noise can wait
Seeding with patience
Harvest’s bounty shall come forth—
First blossom appears
Praising second chance
Bountiful reconnection—
Restoring friendship
Prayer is not so much an act as it is an attitude–an attitude of dependency, dependency upon God.
From Romans 12:12: “Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer.”
Arthur Walkington (A. W.) Pink (1886-1952) was an English Bible teacher and Christian writer. Following his death, many of his writings were well-received by readers. This turnabout established him as an influential evangelical author.
From high mountain meadow
River begins fateful trip
One mile follows another
Flowing at steady clip
Creator’s light precedes
Clear path to river’s glory
Journey shaping each landscape
Scripting nature’s story
Time shall never stand still
River’s persistence will win
Always forward to its goal
Streaming patience within
Day will come, very soon
River sets up final score
Faithful waters running free
Asking for nothing more
Ocean’s waters ahead
Finish line in river’s sight
Peace traveling through its pulse
Pulling eternal might
Winter’s shadow fades
Morning air sharing warm smiles—
Spring readies comeback
Tree’s empty bird nest
Waiting for newest tenant—
Turning spring’s fresh page
Bravest, greenest shoots
Breaking through quiet landscape—
Spring says, “I’m coming”
The vision of God is the source of patience, because it imparts a moral inspiration.
From Habakkuk 2:3: “For there is still a vision for the appointed time; it speaks of the end and does not lie. If it seems to tarry, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay.”
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.
Meeting darkness once again
Searching for morning escape
Knowing sunrise overcomes
Patience, changing day’s landscape
Deflecting morning worries
Finding peace in clearest sky
Touching early hour’s stillness
Patience, never say goodbye
Wanting calmness, come forward
Filling positive mindset
Nurturing new attitudes
Patience, powers life’s reset
Stirring kindness from within
Enduring love for others
Overflowing into hearts
Patience, shared with another
Sailing serenity’s seas
Reaching for each shooting star
Focusing on tomorrow
Patience, lowers each crossbar
The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it.
From Psalm 130:5: “I wait for the Lord; my soul waits, and in His word I hope.”
Arnold H. Glasow (1905-1998) was an American author and humorist. He was a regular contributor to the humor sections found in Reader’s Digest.
Seeking solutions
Walls of intimidation—
Patience breaking through
Melding open minds
Imagination building—
Excitement on fire
Deadline approaching
Calling for innovation—
Searching deep water
If you stop to be kind, you must swerve often from your path.
Saddle your dreams before you ride them.
Mary Webb (1881-1927) was an English romance novelist and poet.
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