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Building with Patience

Leadership and growth demand patience. A man of Godly value must understand that results don’t happen overnight—whether in family, ministry, or personal growth. Impatience can make you give up too soon or damage what God is building through you. Patience is not laziness; it is trust in God’s timing.

Building with patience means knowing when to wait, when to pray, and when to act. It means trusting that every seed of effort, every word of encouragement, and every act of love will one day bear fruit if you do not faint. Many men destroy what they are building because they expect immediate results, forgetting that God often works in seasons.

A patient leader reflects God’s heart. The Lord is patient with us, not rushing our growth, but guiding us step by step. In the same way, your patience with those you lead—whether in family or ministry—becomes a testimony of Christ’s love.

Self-assessment:

Do I rush processes, expecting results too quickly from others or myself?

Am I willing to trust God’s timing, even when I don’t see immediate change?

How can I show more patience in my leadership this week?

Prince Victor Matthew 

Hope Expression Values You 

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