Patience

In Spring 1, we will be focusing on the virtue ‘Patience’.  

Definition (Psalm 37:7-8) You are able to wait without complaining because you know that some things take time. You are calm and trusting. You know that waiting is sometimes painful or hard to do but you trust that later on something good will happen. You have enough self-control to wait and tolerate something because you know that you can’t control the way someone is acting or what is happening. 

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in your troubles, and pray at all times.” (Romans 12:12) 

“With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love.” (Ephesians 4:2) 

“Love is patient and kind” (1 Corinthians 13:4)  

Why Practice Patience at SS Peter and Paul?

 When you are patient you can wait without complaining. Often when we are aiming to achieve a goal we need to be patient with ourselves and others to fulfil our hopes and dreams. When we are patient with others we work with God to build them up and give them confidence to keep going. When you are patient with yourself you build your capacity to grow in love and knowledge of God. 

How do we Practice Patience at SS Peter and Paul?

 You practice patience when you can wait calmly and accept things that you cannot control, knowing all things are in God’s hands. You are calm with others. You rely on God to give you the strength to be patient with yourself and others. You try to understand other points of view and will listen attentively to others. 

Here are some ways we can show signs of ‘Patience’  at SS Peter and Paul: 

• I can wait.
•  I use strategies to keep myself calm. 
• I can do something now that will help me in the future.
•  I can accept things I cannot change with humour and grace.
•  I am patient with myself when I make mistakes. 
• I am patient with others when they make mistakes.