Collect for Trinity 7
Psalm: 40
Romans 8: 12-25
Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43
For meditation and prayer
Read each of the following Bible quotes out loud and then for a couple of silent moments, consider what it speaks to you personally
Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. Proverbs 14:29
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2
But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. Romans 8:25
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9
Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city. Proverbs 16:32
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Psalm 37:7
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had. Romans 15:5
In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3
But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. 1 Timothy 1:16
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. 2 Timothy 4:2
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.”’
Go in peace, to love and praise the Lord and all His creation, giving thanks for the blessings of tomorrow – and the day after, then the day after that, and all your days. In the name of Christ. Amen.
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