A Prayer For Patience And Forbearance

Father, I feel such deep gratitude when I consider how patient You are with my frequent shortcomings and outright defiance. You don’t toss me aside and move on to a more deserving person, but You continue to come alongside me and Your Word continues to speak to my heart, refresh my spirit, and guide me in the paths of righteousness. When I’m tempted to think that my spouse, child, or friend doesn’t deserve another chance I’m reminded of Your continual forbearance with me. May I be forgiving even as You continually forgive me. May Your divine grace bring the virtues of forgiveness, forbearance and love together in perfect unity so that they guide my thoughts and guard my heart against hatefulness and lack of forgiveness. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.