We live in a world where more and more companies market products to meet our demands for an instant response. All we need to do is add boiling water, stir, and allow to stand for 2 minutes and we get instant meal This "instant" approach to life can create problems when we apply it to relationships. We expect other people to fit with our way of thinking and acting. We can even expect spiritual growth and relationship with God to be instant!
The Bible tells us, "love is patient". Yet, still we want instant answers, instant growth. Our love grows impatient. Relationships take time, and they need patience. Faith and spiritual growth need time as we come to know our Father and the love and patience He has for us!
1 Corinthians 13:4
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
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