THOUGHT: An open mind provides an opportunity for dropping a worthwhile thought into it.
CHALLENGE: “As you encounter others today, make sure you listen with an open mind before you respond. Make all of your conversations more meaningful today by being a more sincere listener and really listening with an open mind.”
REFERENCE: “Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.”
Proverbs 10:19,
THOUGHT: God has a plan for us and for all time. Be patient and wait for what He has planned for you. Every plan has an appointed time.
CHALLENGE: “When you become frustrated or impatient with God or others; pray instead. Pray to God that He will make known His plan for you, and be patient with it.”
REFERENCE: ““For there is still a vision for the appointed time; it speaks of the end, and does not lie. If it seems to tarry, wait for it; it will surely come it will not delay.”
Habakkuk 2:3,
THOUGHT: “When you rush, you forget who you are and Whose you are.”
CHALLENGE: “Before you rush into your day, take a moment to talk with God. Do not wear yourself out worrying about whether you can cope with the pressures. Keep looking to God as you walk through your day together.”
REFERENCE: “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.”
Psalm 37:7,
THOUGHT: The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs… one step at a time.
CHALLENGE: Patience is a virtue and there are no shortcuts to success. Remember this and ask God for the strength and commitment to see things through to reach your goals. With Him at your side you’ll get there one step at a time.
REFERENCE: “being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience,”
Colossians 1:11,
THOUGHT: Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
CHALLENGE: Be patient. God will help you heal. Pray for the strength of patience. He knows best your time’s time.
REFERENCE: “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Romans 12:12,
THOUGHT: “From a sign In Mother Teresa’s Office (1 of 7): People are unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered, LOVE THEM ANYWAY.”
CHALLENGE: “Make a conscious effort to be more patient with people knowing that no one is perfect, including yourself. Love thy neighbor as Jesus taught.”
REFERENCE: “The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”””
Mark 12:31,
THOUGHT: “Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.”
CHALLENGE: “Life doesn’t always go our way. And it certainly doesn’t conform to our timeline. Put your faith in God and take comfort knowing that He has a plan. Trust God and give time, time.”
REFERENCE: “In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will.”
Ephesians 1:11,
THOUGHT: “Let us, then, be up and doing, with a heart for any fate; still achieving, still pursuing, learn to labor and to wait.”
CHALLENGE: “As you go about achieving your goals, ask God for patience, perseverance and focus. These three, along with God at your side, can tackle anything. “
REFERENCE: “For he says, “”In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.”” I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.”
2:06:02,
THOUGHT: Haste manages all things badly.
CHALLENGE: “Practice patience today, particularly with your family and friends. Take time to listen to their concerns and share in their joys. Your relationship with them will grow stronger.”
REFERENCE: “The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.”
Ecclesiastes 7:8,
THOUGHT: An angry person is seldom reasonable; a reasonable person is seldom angry.
CHALLENGE: Never respond in anger. Ask God for the patience to hold your tongue in times of anger and the strength to reason through the issues before speaking.
REFERENCE: “My Christian brothers, you know everyone should listen much and speak little. He should be slow to become angry. A man’s anger does not allow him to be right with God.”
James 1:19-20,
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