MAY 15, Colossians 1:10-11

The fourth characteristic of the Fruit of the Spirit is longsuffering. Do not be scared by the long word – just think of it as “suffering long”! It also means having patience with people, that is, being able to endure rude or difficult people. For example, someone may irritate you. If you are longsuffering, you will “suffer long”, and will not become angry with that person.

It is not easy to be patient with someone who always tries to quarrel with you. However, if you want to please God, you will commit these times to Him and He will help you to have this virtue of longsuffering.

Fill in the missing alphabets.
1. The opposite of a short ruler is a __ __ __ __ ruler.
2. Je __ us loves me.
3. A child of God has the fr __ it of the Spirit.
4. God gives eternal li __ e in Christ.
5. Christ can __ orgive my sins.
6. B __ lieve in Christ and be saved.
7. A child of God must p __ ay every day.
8. Are you read __ __ __ the Bible every day?
The missing alphabets form
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Thought: Am I longsuffering towards others?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me develop the virtue of being longsuffering towards others. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.