Previously, on “Patience: The Spiritual Saga”
We wrapped up Part 1 with this truth: The divine ability to be patient is already inside you.
Which means: You can covert pain int gain-not by wishing it away, but by the way you process challenges.
“Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life” (Proverbs 4:23)
Question worth Asking Yourself
Want to grow in patience? Start here:
.What’s your pain threshold? . How do you respond to loss-of people, property, or dreams? How do you handle damage to your reputation, relationships. or self-worth?
Do you react with anger, bitterness, faith, fear, fight or flight?
Your answers=a mirror to your internal framework. That framework is built on…principles.
What Are Principles, Anyway?
Let’s not complicate it. A principle is:
“A rule or code of conduct”- Merriam-Webster
In simple terns:
A principle is a truth you choose to live by. It’s the core reason behind your actions and reactions.
Why Your Principles Matter
Just like nature has laws )gravity, anyone?), your personal life has governing truths.
If you want to grow and help others do the same, you need to stop winging it and build your life on solid principles.
But here’s the problem:
Many Christians today live by..
*Family traditions
*Government laws
*Social media trends
*New age “vibes”
*Denominational doctrines
And surprise! Tat often leads to confusion, burnout, and a life with no spiritual GPS.
Build on the Bible, Not on the Breeze
When principles are rooted in God’s Word, they:
Undergird Your decisions (hold you steady)
Create consistency in your behavior (no flipflopping)
Build cohesion in your life (everything sticks together)
“The Word of the Lord endures forever.”- 1 Peter 1:25. When the world panics, you process with patience. When fear knocks, you stay focused. Why? Because you’re not tossed around- you’re principled.
A Final Challenge
I dare you (yes, dare) to do some intentional thinking this week. Re-evaluate what you’ve been living by. Are Your principles built on truth… or TikTok?
When you rebuild your life on God’s Word, Patience becomes more than a virtue-it becomes your superpower.
A Prayer For You
I pray that God our Father, by His Spirit, would stir in you a deep hunger and thirst for righteousness- That your life be filled with purpose and marked by impact. By His unfailing grace, you become increasingly fruitful and productive in all your endeavors. I declare that your life will count for more, and that you will shine as a light in your generation, bringing glory to His name. In the matchless name of Jesus Christ, Amein.
To be continued…
Stay alert for the next post: Biblical Principles I Live By ( and You probably Should too).”
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With Grace and Gratitude, Shalom, Dr Hephzibah Christly – TheSpiritualWarrior
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