Patience-Endurance With a Purpose - CONCLUSION OF SITUATIONS THAT CALL FOR PATIENCE

Gillis and his wife trusted in Jehovah's support as they patiently worked with their son.  Looking back, Gillis says:  "I often told Matthias that our deep love for him moved his mother and me to pray even more intensely that Jehovah would help him to understand."  How thankful those parents are that they exercised the vital quality of patience!

In addition to providing spiritual help, true Christians must cultivate loving patience when providing care for chronically ill family members or friends.  Consider the example of Ellen, who also lives in Scandinavia.

About eighty years ago, Ellen's husband was afflicted with two strokes that damaged the functions of his brain.  As a result, he is no longer able to feel compassion, happiness, or sorrow.  The situation is very demanding for Ellen.  She says. "It has taken a lot patience and many prayers." She adds:  "My favorite scripture that brings me comfort is Philippines 4:13, which says:  'For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power."  Thanks to that power, Ellen endures  patiently with full confidence in Jehovah's support.  - Psalm 62:5, 6. 

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