How often do we find ourselves, during times of trials, asking

God for “patience – and please hurry!” The word ‘patience’

means “long-tempered”. It is the opposite of having what is

known as a ‘short fuse’. Patience is the ability to contain ones

self. It indicates perseverance, endurance, steadfastness, and

long-suffering. Patience is that calm and unruffled temper with

which the good man bears the evils of life, whether they

proceed from persons or things.