Embracing the Fruit of the Spirit within your marriage “Patience” Part 4

Embracing the Fruit of the Spirit in your marriage “Patience”

Part 4

Patience is a marvelous virtue. Patience will help you discover a deeper perspective on what is really important. It affords you the ability to have fortitude and increasing self control as you put into practice the determination to not make hasty decisions. The Encarta Dictionary defines patience in this manner; “The ability to endure waiting delay, or provocation without becoming annoyed or upset or to persevere calmly when faced with difficulties.” It is not hard to see the immeasurable benefits of embracing patience within your marriage.

Embracing patience

When you begin to embrace patience in your marriage you make it a priority to think things through. Whenever either of you do become angry you should acknowledge and realize the need to activate patience. If you are not a patient person this is not at all easy. You have somewhat learned to blurt out however it is you are feeling and think later. This can cause you to say and do a lot of things that you will regret. You probably have become callous and a tad insensitive to how your spouse feels.

 

When your heart is hardened you don’t think about it at all, because it is no big deal. It is important to know you are hurting your spouse and creating an unhealthy environment. Your spouse will not readily share with you because they dread or fear how you might respond.

 

Take a good look in the mirror and see if you like what you see looking back at you. Are you happy or unhappy?   If you are unhappy you need to change some things, but it is up to you.  If this is the case, please do not let pride continue to get the best of you.  Think objectively. For example, Do you respond to your spouse the way that you would like your spouse to respond to you?  If you have not been getting the results that you want all the more reason to make a change…

 

There is hope and there is always room for improvement in all of us. As long as the Lord has us on this side of heaven we can grow.  Make it a point to admit your shortcomings and strive to overcome your weakness.  We all have strengths and weaknesses. This is why self-control is so important.  Yes, we can take control to the degree we are able to exercise self-control.  We will also later discuss the value of embracing self-control for it is also a Fruit of the Spirit!   No, you don’t always get to have everything your way.  Learn to become more patient.  If you are angry wait until you are cooled down to respond rather than just react. Stop making excuses and begin to take control by exerting more self-discipline.  Yes, you must begin to harness and control your weaknesses.  This is good  scripture to keep in mind  “In patience possess ye your soul!”  Luke 21

 

Make your marriage a priority

 

Patience is part of the Fruit of the Spirit. When you embrace patience, you also welcome intimacy. Developing a deeper personal and intimate relationship with God the Father our Creator is most helpful.  This greatly benefits your marriage.  Jesus Christ sacrificed His life on the cross for us. It is through Him we are able to experience the Fruit of His Spirit within our lives.

 

God has given us His Holy Spirit to help us and comfort us. His Holy Spirit leads us to all Truth! There is an inner deep peace that only comes from God! There is also hope in Him as well.  “But hope that is seen is not hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” Romans 8. A good marriage takes both spouses making the marital relationship a priority!

 

 

Make Love a priority!

Patience and peace work hand in hand. Peace grows as we wait patiently on something we desire.  Love, care and concern must be a priority. You now learn to take time when before you rushed. Remember the saying; “fools rush in.”  So do embrace patience.  You now can begin to value your spouse for the unique individual they are. Your love blossoms.  God’s Fruit becomes apparent. Now your marriage begins to flourish and blossom.

 

John teaches us about the peace of God and its marvelous benefits. “But the Counselor the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace, I leave you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your heart be troubled and do not be afraid!” John 14.

 

The beauty of the Lord is that all His Word is true! God is omnipotent; meaning that He is all powerful. Any weaknesses or shortcomings are or can become powerless when we yield them to Him! You can then become a better you. Working together you both become stronger and happier. Remember, it is important to be kind to one another.

 

God wants our marriages to be fulfilling. He wants to impart His love, joy and peace and patience to us. Seek the will and way of the Lord above everything. For in Him are the answers to life and daily living. It is our choice to invite His presence into whatever is going on or happening within or around us.

 

It is important to spend time with the Lord each day. His Word is our necessary essential spiritual food. It enriches our lives, bodies, minds & souls.   This way you stay attached to the source of all power. Let nothing separate you from God’s love. Be sincere with God. For, we can call on Him at any time wherever we are. The Fruit of His Spirit naturally begins to ripen within our hearts and our marriages when we do. Come what may we do not have to be dismayed or afraid when we choose to; “Be still & know that I am God!”

There are marvelous benefits when you both embrace patience in your marriage!

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