May 24
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JAMES 5
7 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. 8 You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. – James 5:7-8
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JAMES BE PATIENT AND ESTABLISH YOUR HEARTS
A poem inspired by these verses by ILMA
God is full of steadfastness and mercy
Because we are made in God’s image, we can be patient
When we deal with difficult people and challenging conditions
We can be assured that if we trust God, he’ll deliver us from those situations.
As you follow God’s laws and walk in obedience to it
Rest assured that you will be guided and led by his Spirit
The result of such submission to his precepts
Will bring fruits of the Spirit, one of which is patience.
Like the gardener who work hard to sow his seeds
He does not give up easily but continue to persevere
He patiently waits for the rain to come so they will grow
He is delighted as each of the crops mature to yield fruits.
Establish your hearts and keep it grounded on his truth
When you do, you will be strong and continue to mature
Hide his words in your heart and you will have wisdom
The Lord will make you endure and continue to live in freedom.
Remain steadfast in your trials and all the suffering
The Lord promised the crown of life to those who love him
If you remain anchored on his promises and precepts
You will grow and mature into the person he made you to be.
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REFLECTION
• If patience is a fruit of the spirit, can humans fabricate it?
• How is the world’s concept of patience different from God’s view of it?