Here is what my dictionary says under "patience"

the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset

This is an area, that's hard for me. At the first sign of trouble, I'm frustrated at myself and God. Dave and I are in a trying season full of various pressures. I feel far apart and frustrated. There is this little voice that says, "this will pass, be patient." There is another voice that screams, "enough is enough!" I know which one is from God, but the other one wears me down.

There will always be times when seasons are changing, or we are out growing a part with nothing new to replace it. God asks us often to trust Him, to wait for Him to reveal what the next season is. He is not bound by time the way we are. I have seen many times how He patiently waits for me to stop struggling and then when I'm tired, spent, and calling out to Him, he is right there.

One day , I hope to be able to wait and trust, knowing that God is at work in ways I can't see. Each day has enough trouble to deal with, wich is why I become overwhelmed when I worry about tomorrow and the next day too! So, even as I type, I'm layind down all the questions I have about where we are going. I will trust that the One who holds everthing in the palm of His hand knows and will show me when it's time. I'm praying for patience.