Patience by the Spirit
How do you grow patience in a world that moves at the speed of now? In Week 4 of our series, “Life by the Spirit” we dive into one of the hardest—and most essential—fruits of the Spirit: patience.
Brad explores why waiting is not a punishment, setback, or curse—but preparation. Using real-life examples from Scripture and his own life, he unpacks how God uses waiting seasons to:
• Strengthen our faith and character
• Prepare us for what He has promised
• Refine our hearts to desire Him more than the gifts
• Equip us to bear the other fruits of the Spirit
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Speaker
Brad Straarup
Series
Life by the Spirit
Topic
Patience
Waiting
Scripture
1 Corinthians 13:4
Acts 7:23
Acts 7:24
Acts 7:25
Acts 23:11
Ecclesiastes 11:6
Luke 2:52
Matthew 23:25
Matthew 23:26
Matthew 23:28
Proverbs 6:6
Proverbs 6:7
Proverbs 6:8
Proverbs 6:9
Proverbs 6:10
Proverbs 6:11
Psalms 119:49
Psalms 119:50
Romans 2:4
Romans 4:20
Romans 4:21
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Date
November 2, 2025
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