Counting to Ten (Week of April 21)

On the Road

Trying to pack ten hours of work into an eight-hour day can wear down even the most serene of us. Instead of internalizing the stress or losing your temper, draw on the fruit of patience, one of the twelve signs that demonstrate that you are cooperating with the Holy Spirit's presence in your life. Say a quick prayer, take a deep breath, and allow the Spirit to help you respond to stressful situations calmly.

Encounter

"Patience is the companion of wisdom." Saint Augustine "For you need endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised." Hebrews 10:36

Go Forth

What situations cause you to become impatient? How can acting with patience make you a more effective disciple of Jesus?