“Patience . . . speaks of a person’s steadfastness under provocation . . .enduring ill-treatment without anger or thought of retaliation or revenge.”
Source: Billy Graham in Quotes
“Patience is the transcendent radiance of a loving and tender heart which, in its dealings with those around it, looks kindly and graciously upon them.”
Source: Billy Graham in Quotes
“The Christian . . . way of daily living must be distinct from the world. While some will think you “peculiar,” do not let this disturb you, for just as many others will secretly admire you for your stand. It is possible you will be persecuted by jokes and be misunderstood . . .but if you accept this with patience and in the spirit of love, God can use this very thing to help you win some of your friends [to Christ].”
Source: Billy Graham in Quotes
“Honest criticism and sensible appreciation are directed not upon the poet but upon the poetry.”
Source: Collected Poems, 1909-1962
“Patience graciously, compassionately and with understanding, judges the faults of others without unjust criticism.”
Source: Billy Graham in Quotes
“Patience in our lives springs from God’s power
based upon our willingness to learn it.”
Source: Billy Graham in Quotes
“…if you will quit squirming about and be patient you will see that most things in life, wishes included, do not have immediate results.”
Source: Hook's Revenge
“For years I viewed my interaction with the Bible as a debit account: I had a need, so I went to the Bible to withdraw an answer. But we do much better to view our interaction with the Bible as a savings account: I stretch my understanding daily, I deposit what I glean, and I patiently wait for it to accumulate in value, knowing that one day I will need to draw on it.”
Source: Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds
“This was the desert, everything all at once, whether it was needed or not. What survived had learned to save, live carefully, and keep a low profile, even appear to be dead for long periods. Perseverance and patience.”
Source: The Never-Open Desert Diner
“The world is always in a hurry, but I teach My children patience. Live, expecting a full and joyous life. And learn to trust My perfect timing so that you may discover that all the pain found in waiting has a magnificent and awesome purpose.”
Source: When God Writes Your Love Story: The Ultimate Approach to Guy/Girl Relationships