Sufferings bring patience.
Patience brings perseverance.
We feel ourselves coming into his presence.
As we seek his ordinance.

And perseverance brings hope.
And this hope is not deceptive.
Somehow now we will be able to cope.
Giving us a new perspective.

I read St Paul, how true his words are.
Giving us all a way forward.
They seem to seal every scar.
But will everything will be straightforward.

Patience is not easy.
So we remain uneasy.

…….

Are we patient
Do we have perseverance
Sadly not enough

…….,

See Romans 5:1-5