EMPOWERED Patience: with others
Ephesians 4:2 | Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.
Part of patience is waiting for God to act. But God also asks us to be patience with others. What does being patience with others mean?
When is it hard to be patient with people?
God was patient with you and still is when you mess up. How can remembering this help you when you need to show patience to others?
How is love connected to patience? Do you think it might be easier to be patient by remembering that God wants you to love others? Why or why not?
Colossians 3:12 | Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
How can you “clothe” yourself in patience?
How will you remember to choose patience when you’re frustrated or too excited to wait?