Have you noticed how impatient people are these days?  For Believers it is a good time to let the Holy Spirit continue to develop the fruit of patience in each of us.  By expressing patience we may bring a blessing of peace to someone who is tired or harassed or otherwise having a difficult time.

"The New King James Version, Open Bible" defines patience as:the ability to bear trials without grumbling; perseverance.
Of the Trinity, we see--
God the author:
"Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus."  Romans 15:5

Christ the example:
"Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ."  
2 Thessalonians 3:5

The Holy Spirit, the source:
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control."  Galatians 5:22-23
(Look at these verses once again; could we say that kindness, gentleness and self control are manifested in patience?)

Concerning the testing of faith, Scripture tells us,
"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience."  James 1:2-3

As we pray for patience, do not be surprised at the MANY opportunities God provides
to be patient!  Those are gifts of answered prayer!  How else can we learn patience except that it be developed in us?! 

"The Living Bible" paraphrases James 1:2-4 in a most practical way,
"Dear brothers, is your life full of difficulties and temptations?  Then be happy, for when the way is rough, your patience has a chance to grow.  So let it grow and don't try to squirm out of your problems.  For when your patience is finally in full bloom, then you will be ready for anything, strong in character, full and complete."

All praise, honor and glory to our Father! Savior Lord!  Holy Spirit!  Amen