The Session: Impatience!

James 5:7-8 “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.Impatience is the tendency to be impatient; irritability or restlessness.  "she crumpled up the pages in a burst of impatience"The primary cause of impatience seems to be the dislike or fear of certain feelings, and the effort to escape those feelings through action.3 Tips to Relieve Impatience - Christianity Today1. Rejoice in Affliction Just as You Would in Pleasureas Romans 12:12 tells us, "Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer."  As Christians, our joy and peace is not determined by our circumstance of waiting but on the Person of Christ.2. Depend on God's Faithfulness, Not Yours.If we had to rely only on our own abilities and faithfulness, we would be pretty much hopeless. Our destiny andprovision, however do not depend on our faithfulness but on God's.  the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:223. We Should Rely on the Holy SpiritBut the good news is that God does not leave us ill-equipped. When we experience His in-filling through The Holy Spirit, He works in our hearts and imputes attitudes that make us more like Christ—one of which will include patience.Health Research, from Huff PostThose with short fuses, take notice. A new study suggests that impatient people may be at risk of aging faster than those who are more patient.  Impatience is linked to cognitive and social incompetence, inability to cope with life frustration and risk of mental disordersTom Russell  To reach Tom Russell, please call 419-709-8447, email Tom at [email protected], or visit his website at https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com