Psalm 37:7 Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret-it leads only to evil. 9 for those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land
Psalm 40:1 I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand |

Hosea 12:6 But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and wait for your God always.
Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
Hebrews 6:15 And so after waiting patiently , Abraham received what he was promised.
Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
Hebrews 6:15 And so after waiting patiently , Abraham received what he was promised.

Zechariah 2:13 Be still before the Lord, all mankind, because he has roused himself from his holy dwelling.

1 Thessalonians 1:10 and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead-Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath.
Isaiah 64:4 Since Ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.
2 Thessalonians 3:5 May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance.

Romans 8:25 For what we do no yet have, we wait for it patiently.
Psalm 25:3 No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause.
Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the for the Lord.
Psalm 25:3 No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause.
Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the for the Lord.

Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Psalm 130:5 I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.
Psalm 130:5 I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.

1 Thessalonians 5:14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.

Psalm 40:17 But as for me, I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; you are my God, do not delay.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride
Ecclesiastes 7:8 The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride

Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Colossians 1:11 We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy,12 always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light.
13 For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, 14 who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.
Colossians 1:11 We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy,12 always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light.
13 For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, 14 who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.

Psalm 18:13 The Lord thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded. 14 He shot his arrows and scattered the enemy, with great bolts of lightening he routed them. 15 The valleys of the sea were exposed and the foundations of the earth laid bare at your rebuke, Lord, at the blast of breath from your nostrils. 16 He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. 17 He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me. 18 They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the Lord was my support. 19 He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me

2 Corinthians 6:3 We put no stumbling block in anyone's path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. 4 Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: In great endurance; In troubles, hardships and distresses; In beatings, imprisonments and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights and hunger; 6 in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; In the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; 7 in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; 8 through glory and dishonor, bad report and good report; genuine, yet regarded as impostors; 9 known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed; sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

Proverbs 19:11 A Person's wisdom yields patience; It is to one's glory to overlook an offense.
Patience 25:15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
Isaiah 7:13 Then Isaiah said, Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of humans? Will you try the patience of my God also? Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.
Patience 25:15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
Isaiah 7:13 Then Isaiah said, Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of humans? Will you try the patience of my God also? Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.

Romans 2:4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God's kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?
Romans 9:22 What if God, although choosing to show his wrath and make his power known, bore with great patience the objects of his wrath-prepared for destruction? 23 What if he did this to make the riches of his glory known to the objects of his mercy, whom he prepared in advance for glory-24 even us, whom he also called, not only from the Jews but also from the Gentiles?
Romans 9:22 What if God, although choosing to show his wrath and make his power known, bore with great patience the objects of his wrath-prepared for destruction? 23 What if he did this to make the riches of his glory known to the objects of his mercy, whom he prepared in advance for glory-24 even us, whom he also called, not only from the Jews but also from the Gentiles?

Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

1 Timothy 1:16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

2 Timothy 3:10 You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, 11 persecutions, sufferings-what kinds of things happened to me in Antioch, Iconium and Lystra, the persecutions I endured. Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them. 12 In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted , 13 while evil doers and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.

James 5:7 Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near.
Job 6:11 What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What prospects, that I should be patient? 12 Do I have strength of stone?
Is my flesh bronze? 13 Do I have any power to help myself, now that success has been driven from me? 14 Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
Proverbs 14:29 Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
Job 6:11 What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What prospects, that I should be patient? 12 Do I have strength of stone?
Is my flesh bronze? 13 Do I have any power to help myself, now that success has been driven from me? 14 Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
Proverbs 14:29 Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.

Proverbs 15:18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
Proverbs 16:32 Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
Matthew 18:26 At this the servant fell on his knees before him. Be patient with me, he begged, and I will pay back everything.
Matthew 18:29 His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him. Be patient with me, and I will pay it back.
Proverbs 16:32 Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
Matthew 18:26 At this the servant fell on his knees before him. Be patient with me, he begged, and I will pay back everything.
Matthew 18:29 His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him. Be patient with me, and I will pay it back.

1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast , it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrong. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails.
Ephesians 4:1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity.
Ephesians 4:1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity.

Revelation 1:9 I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. 10 On the Lord's Day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet, 11 which said: Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. 12 I turned around to see the voice that was speaking to me. And when I turned I saw seven golden lampstands, 13 and among the lampstands was somoneone like a son of man, dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest. 14 The hair on his head was white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire. 15 His feet like bronze glowing in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing waters. 16 In his right hand he held seven stars, and coming out of his mouth was a sharp, double-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance. 17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: Do not be afraid I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive forever and ever!And I hold they keys of death and Hades.

Revelation 13:10 If anyone is to go into captivity, into captivity they will go. If anyone is to be killed with the sword, with the sword they will be killed. This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness on the part of God's people.R

Revelation 14:11 And the smoke of their torment will rise for ever and ever. There will be no rest day or night for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name. 12 This calls for patient endurance on the part of the people of God who keep his commands and remain faithful to Jesus.

Titus 2:13 While we wait for the blessed hope-the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. 15 These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.

Zechariah 2:13 Be still before the Lord, all mankind, because he has roused himself from his holy dwelling.
Mark 4:39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, Quiet! Be still! Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. 40 He said to his disciples, Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith? 41 They were terrified and asked each other, who is this? Even the wind and waves obey him!
Mark 4:39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, Quiet! Be still! Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. 40 He said to his disciples, Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith? 41 They were terrified and asked each other, who is this? Even the wind and waves obey him!

7 ways of waiting on the Lord
1 Prayerfully
2 Patiently
3 Single-minded
4 Expectantly
5 Longingly
6 Quietly
7 Continually
1.) Jacob waited prayerfully: Genesis 49:18 I look for your deliverance, Lord,
2.) David waited patiently: Psalm 25:4 Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths, 5 Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
3.) Isaiah waited single minded, Isiah 8:17 I will wait for the Lord, who is hiding his face from the descendants of Jacob. I will put my trust in him.
4.) Jeremiah waited expectantly, Jeremiah 14:22 Do any of the worthless idols of the nations bring rain? Do the skies themselves send down showers? No it is you, Lord our God. Therefore our hope is in you, for you are the one who does all this.
5.) Micah waited longingly, Micah 7:7 But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.
6.) Simeon waited quietly: Luke 2:25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem call Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Messiah. 27 Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: 29 Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. 30 For my eyes have seen your salvation, 31 which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.
7.) All Creation waits on him continually: Psalm 104:27 All creatures look to you to give them their food at the proper time. 28 When you give it to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are satisfied with good things. 29 When you hide your face, they are terrified; when you take away their breath, they die and return to the dust. 30 When you send your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the ground. 31 May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works-32 he who looks at the earth, and it trembles, who touches the mountains, and the smoke.
1 Prayerfully
2 Patiently
3 Single-minded
4 Expectantly
5 Longingly
6 Quietly
7 Continually
1.) Jacob waited prayerfully: Genesis 49:18 I look for your deliverance, Lord,
2.) David waited patiently: Psalm 25:4 Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths, 5 Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
3.) Isaiah waited single minded, Isiah 8:17 I will wait for the Lord, who is hiding his face from the descendants of Jacob. I will put my trust in him.
4.) Jeremiah waited expectantly, Jeremiah 14:22 Do any of the worthless idols of the nations bring rain? Do the skies themselves send down showers? No it is you, Lord our God. Therefore our hope is in you, for you are the one who does all this.
5.) Micah waited longingly, Micah 7:7 But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.
6.) Simeon waited quietly: Luke 2:25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem call Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Messiah. 27 Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: 29 Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. 30 For my eyes have seen your salvation, 31 which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.
7.) All Creation waits on him continually: Psalm 104:27 All creatures look to you to give them their food at the proper time. 28 When you give it to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are satisfied with good things. 29 When you hide your face, they are terrified; when you take away their breath, they die and return to the dust. 30 When you send your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the ground. 31 May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works-32 he who looks at the earth, and it trembles, who touches the mountains, and the smoke.

Isaiah 30:18 Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!
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