The Powerful Attribute of Patience | Timeless Truths – Dr. Charles Stanley

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Published 2021-10-09
While patience is an attribute of God, it does not come naturally to us. One only needs to watch a two-year-old waiting to eat to see evidence of that truth. Instead, it is something we must learn. We must practice saying, “I’m willing to let go of what I want or think I need and wait for God to supply.”

In this message, Dr. Stanley teaches us how to develop that inner quietness that endures through stressful times. He first explains how patience is connected to faith, values, discernment, wisdom, love, strength, courage, and determination. He also shares how our willingness to wait affects our ability to:

- Obey God
- Have good relationships
- Earn respect
- Protect ourselves and others
- Sense the right time to act
- Settle disputes
- Persevere in prayer
- Have a successful life
- Maintain stability
- Endure suffering
- Experience peace, joy, and contentment
- See God work in our lives

The greater the blessing God has in store for us, the greater the patience He often requires. This means we have a choice. We can either learn how to be patient and see what God will do in our lives, or we can take matters into our own hands and watch it turn to nothing. What will you choose?

This sermon is the first in the series The Power of Patience, which includes:

1. The Powerful Attribute of Patience
2. The Consequences of Impatience
3. Expressing Patience
4. Developing Patience
5. The Rewards of Patience
6. The Patience of God

For more messages from Charles Stanley, including this week's broadcast, go to www.intouch.org/watch
All Comments (21)
  • @STRENGTHFROMABOVE
    Start calling yourself healed, happy, whole, blessed, and prosperous. Stop talking to God about how big your mountains are, and start talking to your mountains about how big your God is!
  • @brandom1875
    1 Corinthians 10:13; No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it. Anyone reading this, Never forget that! Nothing is too difficult for God to do.
  • @achozenfew
    My patterns of impatience has always led me back to a life of indulgence in sin...it's like a tantrum! A scripture that reminds me is "Be still and know that I am God." I always come back to the realization that God is totally aware of my situation. Who ever reads this...Just know God is faithful and is not slow concerning His promise🙌🙌
  • @onyeomachinyeremaka6809
    To that one soul reading this Don't worry about the Pple that GOD removed from your life!🙏🏽:::He saw things you didn't see,He heard conversations you couldn't hear,& He saw, He made moves you wouldn't make.
  • @denises.8203
    Patients is what the world needs more of especially in the workplace. ❤ Dr. Stanley
  • @cynthiabea7685
    Each night I look forward to hearing Dr Stanley. The many topics he speaks on, have helped me rebuilt my life as Christian. May God bless him.
  • @samantha5199
    Watching this while waiting at the Dr’s office, and they are behind 😂Thank you Father for your Grace and your mercy 🙏🏾❤️
  • @greeksalad4783
    The amount of frustrating circumstances, disappointments and setbacks has caused me to become impatient.
  • @coreysmoot8775
    Outstanding and timeless teaching Dr. Stanley!! Thank the Holy Spirit for leading and guiding you for all these wonderful years. You have taught me a lot through the years. May God continue to use you in a mighty way to reach millions for the Kingdom. Be blessed in Christ Jesus.
  • @TheRayne168
    Praise be to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Amen.
  • @wazmink2459
    Patience is a good virtue indeed. GOD 🙏 bless you Dr. Charles Stanley
  • @ChristianMotivationMedia
    👑A blessing for you,”May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; May the name of the God of Jacob defend you;” Ps 20:1
  • @heidipetrick918
    A good message and one that is appropriate for both husband/wife and friends.
  • @melissafarley3170
    YES!&AMEN! BEAUTIFUL MESSAGE! AS ALWAYS DR.CHARLES STANLEY! DEVELOPING PATIENCE HAS A AMAZING OUTCOME ON OUR LIVES!REMEMBER WHAT THE LORD DID FOR JOB!GREAT IS THOU FAITHFULNESS! BLESSINGS EVERYONE! LOVE FRM A SISTER IN CHRIST!
  • @1rosabonita
    I seen in my life,if I step in Faith,I bring it to my Creator,and wait,thank you for your sermon
  • @alexrojas9725
    LORD JESUS THANK YOU THROUGH THE COURSE OF OUR LONG RELATIONSHIP...YOU'VE TAUGHT ME MUCH PATIENCE IN YOU & LIFE...LORD IT'S BROUGHT MUCH PEACE & TRUST TO ME & I'M GRATEFUL FOR ALL YOUR LIFE LESSONS...YOU ARE MY GREATEST ROLE MODEL CHRIST & I WOULDN'T WANT TO LIVE IN A WORLD WITHOUT YOUR DIVINE GUIDANCE & UNCONDITIONAL LOVE...IN JESUS NAME I PRAY...amen