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Patience is a vital ingredient in every healthy relationship. 1 Corinthians 13:4 begins the famous passage on love by saying, “Charity suffereth long, and is kind.” Patience means giving others the grace to grow, the space to fail, and the time to change. It reflects God’s own patience with us, as He lovingly works in our lives.

In relationships, patience helps us respond to misunderstandings and mistakes with compassion instead of frustration. Proverbs 19:11 reminds us, “The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.” Patience allows us to extend forgiveness quickly and avoid unnecessary conflict.

This week, ask God to grow patience in your heart. When challenges arise in your relationships, pause and seek His guidance before reacting. As you practice patience, you’ll find your relationships strengthened by the peace and grace it brings.