Reflection

“Our patience will achieve more than our force.” ~Edmund Burke

Prayer

God of patience,

Life can sometimes become so out of control that we easily lose patience with others. Inspire us instead to take the time to understand where they are coming from, what they are experiencing, and the heavy burdens they may be carrying, that we might become more patient with them, as we would hope they would be patient with us. Help us to reach that understanding more quickly and to follow your example more closely. Amen.

Call to Action

When I find I am about to lose my patience today, stop, breathe, and try to understand what is happening before moving forward.