Istrouma Baptist Church Ascension, May 3, 2026

Istrouma Baptist Church (ASC) May 3, 2026 ========== May 3 - Cultivate Welcome! We're glad you've joined us today for our Sunday morning worship service! For more information about Istrouma, go to istrouma.org or contact us at [email protected]. We glorify God by making disciples of all nations. ========== Connection Card https://istrouma.org/myinfo The Fruit of the Spirit is Patience James 5:7-12 ‭‭James‬ ‭5‬:‭7‬-‭12‬‬ Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door. As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful. But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your "yes" be yes and your "no" be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation. You don't grow patience by controlling your life - you cultivate patience by trusting God with it. 1. Trust God, not yourself. 2. Cultivate your convictions. 3. Cut the complaining. 4. FOUR TAKEAWAYS 1. Trust God's timing—even when it doesn't match yours 2. Strengthen your heart before the pressure comes 3. Watch your words—they reveal your trust 4. Let patience grow instead of forcing outcomes