Patience IS A Virtue | Perilous World Radio 12/03/24

Welcome back to another episode of the Perilous World Radio show! I’m your host, Alan Masters, and today, we’re discussing a topic inspired by his father’s insightful book, "How to Survive Your Parents." It’s fascinating how, throughout our lives, we constantly navigate the myriad influences that shape us—some intentional, others quite accidental. The truth is, very few of us have had the privilege of both a nurturing mother and father. I came across a thought today that resonated deeply with me, a testament to my father's remarkable ability to convey profound truths using just a few words. His wisdom can be a guiding light for all of us. Here’s a nugget from his teachings: "The patient soul does not respond nor does it cause others to respond. Patience never fails, nor does it cause others to stumble." Isn’t there something incredibly powerful and righteous in that? Just pause for a moment and reflect on the profound nature of patience. We often think we understand it; after all, we all experience moments of being patient—or the longing to be so! But truly grasping the miracle of patience? That’s an entirely different journey. It reminds Alan of the saying, “Be still and know that I am God.” Patience is such an essential component of being still, a practice that can seem challenging in our fast-paced world. Roy used to call it "patient endurance." Isn’t that a fitting phrase? We live in an age of instant gratification, yearning for immediate answers and solutions: "Where are you, God? What do you need from me? Why the wait?" Join me as we explore the magical quality of patience and how it can transform our lives. Let’s unlock this powerful virtue together!