The Time Flower: From impatience to patience

Impatiens

Impatient, Irritable, in a rush

Impatience

Irritability, frustration, restlessness

Those who are quick in thought and action and who wish all things to be done without hesitation or delay. When ill they are anxious for hasty recovery. They find it very difficult to be patient with people who are slow, as they consider it wrong and a waste of time, and they will endeavor to make such people quicker in all ways. They often prefer to work and think alone, so that they can do everything at their own speed.

Reflection

Impatiens reflects impatience. Other people seem slow, and delay feels like an offense. The urge is to push, to finish, or to do the work alone. Scripture lets patience have its full work. Waiting is not wasted time when it is offered to God. A hurried spirit can miss the person God placed in the path.

Scripture

James 1:4 (KJV). "But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing."

Meditation

Lord, slow me down. I give You this irritation. Make me patient with the people beside me, and steady in Your timing.