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1. Embrace your afflictions  2. Live by faith  3. Make a decision to run and not quit 

Hebrews 10:36 - "For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise."

1. Remember God's goodness 2. Rejoice no matter what.  3. Remain (abide) in a loving personal relationship with Jesus Christ

4 Reasons Why The Apostle Paul Loved The Church At Philippi

Keys to Longsuffering (Patience) 1. Remember 2. Rejoice 3. Remain

Patience (Longsuffering) Is Essential To Experiencing God’s Best.

Countless times throughout the Bible we are told to Wait on the Lord. Psalm 27:14 – “Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.” Isaiah 40:31 – “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”

Every fruit of the spirit is a trait of Jesus Christ. Longsuffering (Patience) is an attribute of God.

Longsuffering is a Holy Spirit developed quality of endurance that patiently waits without becoming angry or frustrated.

The single most important thing Christian’s can learn while on earth – is to learn how to love. That’s one of the reasons God created us – To learn His love, and to learn to love others in that same way. (I John 4:7-12) 

One of the most important traits of the Christian life is patience. We live in a hurry up world. It takes too long to cook a meal, so we have microwaves. It takes too long to go to the bank, so we make deposits with our phones. It takes too long to develop a skill, so we have apps to help us along. Yet nothing of lasting value can ever be accomplished unless we are willing to invest the time, dili...

Because of -  Purpose Entreaty Access Comfort I can expect great things from God. 

We have the God of all comfort in our life.   II Corinthians 1:3 – “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”

The moment we accepted Jesus as our Savior, we were given the privilege of entering God’s holy presence. Jesus, with full authority as God’s Son, now escorts us into the kingdom throne room.  Ephesians 3:12 – “In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.”  Hebrews 4:16 – “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find...

John 17:20 - "Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;" Hebrews 7:25 - "Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them."

Three Questions To Ask And Answer Concerning Anger - (Jonah 4:1-11)

Knowing your life has purpose brings peace. 

Romans 8:6 - "For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace." Isaiah 26:3 - "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee."

Philippians 4:7

Philippians 4:7 - "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

The Definition Of True Biblical Peace.

Three Points To Make Concerning Jonah's Anger In Chapter 4

Understanding the difference between peace with God and having the peace of God. 

John 15:4-5 - "Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."

James 1:2-3 - "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations (trials) ; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience."