Have you ever seriously prayed for patience? For most of us, even such petitions are impatient ultimatums! We’re frustrated with God’s “delay” in granting us overnight success, instant wealth, rapid improvement of health, on-the-spot caring relationships, and quick solutions to our problems. But we cannot command God—even “in Jesus name”—to give us instant patience. Why? Patience is developed in the furnace of trials and afflictions, when we willingly and totally surrender to God’s will (Romans 5:3, 4; James 1:2, 3; John 15:1, 2). Are you really honest about needing patience in your life? You might as well petition God for more agonizing trials or prolonged afflictions, then calmly wait and see what He’ll do!—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim
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SAMUEL KORANTENG-PIPIM,PH.D. , is a US-based Ghanaian author, inspirational speaker, leadership trainer, and an advocate for youth empowerment. He was trained in engineering and systematic theology, and has authored more than twenty books. They include his bestselling works Hope Through the Dark, Six More Chances, Healed Wounds but Ugly Scars, and Patience in the Midst of Trials and Afflictions. Dr. Pipim currently directs two Centers for Leadership Development known as EAGLES (Empowerment & Advisory Group for Leadership, Excellence, & Service) and ANANSE (African Network & Advisory for Needed Services & Excellence). www.EAGLESonline.org. He also serves as a special consultant on Bible projects for Remnant Publications.
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Be an EAGLE, Not a Chicken
