1. Be patient because Jesus in coming back. Whatever is going on in your life, or in the world, will not go on forever. The world is broken, but Jesus will make all things right. Help in coming.

2. Be patient because God is producing something in you. There is a blessing on the other side of your obedience, but it’s in God’s time and agenda, not yours – the right perspective on pain is what will sustain you.

3. You reap what you sow. This is a kingdom principle. If you want to reap patience in your life, you must sow patience. And if you want to reap God’s blessing in your life, you must sow intimacy with him.

4. Be patient with others because God is working on them too. You are not perfect, and neither is anyone around you. God is working on ALL of us. Be patient with others, because I’m sure you have the expectation that others are patient with you.

5. Be patient because it could be worse. This takes a ton of perspective, but just remember, Job lost his career, his kids, his health, all of his friends. It’s all about perspective.

6. Patience is sown in the secret place. Patience is one of fruit of Spirit and sown in close proximity to Jesus daily – he changes us as we live intoxicated