【双语灵修】秉持耐心EMBRACING PATIENCE

罗马书 12:12 3月5日

在指望中要喜乐，在患难中要忍耐，祷告要恒切。

秉持耐心

“在指望中要喜乐，在患难中要忍耐，祷告要恒切。” -罗 12:12

在我年轻的岁月，急躁常常蒙蔽我的双眼。我渴望立竿见影的成果，快速的解决办法，以及立即的满足。直到我领悟到耐心所蕴含的智慧，我才真正明白它的重要性。

耐心不仅仅是等待，它是一种通过忍耐、信任和信心培养起来的美德。它教导我们在经历试炼和不确定时要坚定不移，因为我们知道神的时间是完美的。

经文提醒我们“在患难中要忍耐”。这并非意味着消极地忍受苦难，而是在挑战中保持希望和坚忍。耐心使我们带着恩典和韧性，去渡过生命中的波折。

耶稣─我们的终极榜样─在世上的事工中，展现出耐心。祂忍受艰苦，面对反对，及等待着那个既定时刻去完成祂的使命。祂的耐心源于祂对神的计划有坚定不移的信任。

操练耐心需要自律以及观念的转变，在于关注进步，而非追求完美，相信向前迈出的每一步，无论多么微小，都会使我们离目标更近一步。

祷告

主啊，求祢在我们的日常生活中，教导我们耐心的重要性。帮助我们在恩典中忍受试炼与挣扎，在盼望中喜乐，并恒切地祷告，增强我们对祢完美的时间的信心与信任。奉耶稣的名，阿们。

EMBRACING PATIENCE

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." - Romans 12:12

In my younger days, impatience often clouded my vision. I yearned for instant results, quick solutions, and immediate gratification. It wasn’t until I embraced the wisdom of patience that I truly understood its importance.

Patience involves more than waiting; it’s a virtue cultivated through endurance, trust, and faith. It teaches us to remain steadfast in times of trial and uncertainty, knowing that God’s timing is perfect.

The Scriptures remind us to “be patient in tribulation.” This doesn’t mean passively enduring difficulties but, rather, maintaining hope and perseverance in the midst of challenges. Patience allows us to navigate life’s twists and turns with grace and resilience.

Jesus, our ultimate example, demonstrated patience in his earthly ministry. He endured hardships, faced opposition, and waited for the appointed time to fulfill his mission. His patience was rooted in unwavering trust in God’s plan.

Practicing patience requires discipline and a shift in perspective. It’s about focusing on progress rather than perfection, trusting that each step forward, no matter how small, brings us closer to our goals.

Lord, teach us the importance of patience in our daily lives. Help us to endure trials and struggles with grace, rejoicing in hope and remaining constant in prayer. Strengthen our faith and trust in your perfect timing. In Jesus’ name, Amen.