07/08/2025
Many times I have had to utter the words, "I am sorry, I lost my patience." It is a strange phrase. I had my patience, but somewhere along the way I lost it. I don't know where it went. If you find it, let me know! Patience is an essential ingredient in family healing. You have heard the phrase, "Time heals all wounds." It sounds nice, but it is not true. If a serious injury is untreated and ignored, time will only make it worse. We can say, however, "God can heal all wounds over time." In this devotional, we will turn our attention to the "over time" aspect of healing relationships. If we want to see healing in our families, we will likely need an extra portion of patience.
"God is love" (1 John 4:8b). This is a Scripture we teach to children from their earliest years. Because God is love, one of His essential attributes is patience. We see this in 1 Corinthians 3:13. One of the great ways God shows His love is by being patient with us. Can you imagine what our relationship with God would look like if He was not patient with us?
