Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful (Colossians 3:12-15).

Have you struggled from time to time with a lack of patience in your task as a servant leader? I sure have! I like being part of a team of workers when everyone is enjoying their service and working together. When one or two members of a team want to wander from the task and do something different or want to visit instead of work, I feel my patience wearing thin. After all, we’re here to work, right?

God’s plan often includes things we can’t have today that we will be able to enjoy tomorrow. Perhaps it is best to stop struggling to accomplish something now that will be easier when the time is right.

God is teaching us not only to wait, but to have patience and a good attitude during the wait. He permits certain things to happen in life to teach us important principles like: maintaining our faith when times get tough, showing grace under pressure by controlling our responses, and developing new skills and better ways of thinking. Be patient and trust the Lord! He will patiently guide and lead you as you work with others.

Access a good devotion on patience, Waiting for Milestones.

Your sister in Christ,
Lucy Servant Leader