Patient

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:2

Patience is a tough word for me. And, in a way, I think it is for everyone – especially when we can’t seem to see everything unravel at once. Sometimes, or, let’s be real, most times, God slowly reveals the purpose behind everything we face. The good, the bad; the mourning, the dancing; the joy, the disappointment – whatever it may be, God slowly shows us the purpose in that season. And, let’s be honest here, it’s easier to be patient when everything seems to be going our way. But, when everything isn’t going our way, the harder it gets to be patient in the storm. The harder it gets to patiently wait on God to do what only He can do. Not only that but also waiting for His timing to come to pass.

Let’s keep this honest streak going. Most times we’re so impatient, that we just want to mentally fast forward to the good parts – so we do. We eagerly anticipate the weekend to sleep in. We eagerly anticipate the end of our shift. We eagerly anticipate the next “exciting” event. Why? Because once we get there, we no longer have to keep facing the challenges that slowly creep up on us come Monday morning. We have a “break”, even if it’s only a couple of hours. But, what if, WHAT IF, in our moments of zooming past all the other seconds of our lives, we actually miss out on the sweet, precious moments God has to offer us? Moments of growth, moments of tears being caught, moments of comfort, moments of a gentle whisper. Sure, fast-forwarding to the “good parts” of your week seems enticing because it leads to “happiness”, but what if true joy is found in those other parts? What if God is actually trying to give us His gift of joy, but we’re too focused on the temporary happiness that we miss out on that moment to receive?

Friend, there is hope in your situation and, once you receive that hope, you get to be joyful – no matter what may come of it. But first, we are to be patient and be faithful in prayer. Step into those little moments you are trying so hard to rush and be still, be patient, pray, and receive His hope and His joy. Because, even when you’re not, God is hopeful and joyful for what’s to come on the other side. All He asks of us is to be patient, to pray, and to receive the comfort of hope and, as a result, find joy in the midst of it all.

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Chloee Jean is a co-founder of We His Kingdom, a Podcaster, a Digital Creator, Worship Leader, Social Media Manager, and a firm believer in Christ. She was born and raised in a Christian home and spent her days as a little girl singing songs, playing around on the piano, and drawing with her crayons. After years of hardships and trials, Chloee found escape in her music and writing her own lyrics. She pursued a Worship Leader certificate at Bethel Music’s Worship School. When she completed her course, she led worship with her sister, Aliseea, at a small youth group they were both currently serving in. After they both stepped down from that role and during 2020’s pandemic, Chloee started her own podcast called W.O.W. She now finds joy in speaking God’s Word, singing about it occasionally with her sister, and creating digital designs to point others back to God and His Word. When Chloee isn’t designing or podcasting, she spends quality time with her family by having game nights, a movie marathon, or even jamming out to some worship songs. To find her on social media, check out her Instagram page!