You can't just pray for patience. It's a fruit of the Spirit that takes time, energy, and effort to develop, and it grows as a result of your faith and perseverance through hardships. At the center of it is a belief that God is in absolute control of your life. Will you trust Him to turn your difficulties into opportunities to develop patience?

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