God is often more patient with us than we are with ourselves. We assume that if we fall, we aren't born again. If we stumble, then we aren't turly converted. If we have the old
desires, then we must not be a new creation.
If you are anxious about this, please remember, "God began doing a good work in you, and I am sure he will continue it until it is finished when Jesus Christ comes again" (Phil. 1:6).
A Gentle Thunder, Max Lucado
I am encouraged when I think of your patience, Father, and of your unfailing love.
Help me to be patient-- with people, with circumstances, even with myself.
We also have joy with our troubles, because we know that these troubles produce patience. And patience produces
character, and character produces hope. And this hope will never disappoint us, because God has poured out his love to fill our
hearts. Romans 5:3-5
We have around us many people whose lives tell us what faith means. So let us run the race that is before us and never give
up. We should remove from our lives anything that would get
in the way and the sin that so easily holds us back. Let us look only to Jesus , the One who began our faith and who makes it perfect. Hebrews 12:1-2A
My brothers and sisters, when you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy, because you know that these troubles
test your faith, and this will give you patience. Let your patience show itself perfectly in what you do. Then you will be
perfect and complete and will have everything you need. James 1:2-4