James 1:19 says
19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry;
Colossians 1:9-11 says
9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,[e] 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience
Father,
You above all else stress the importance of patience. Anger and impatience does not bring about the righteousness you desire (James 1: 20). As the weeks pass, I am reminded that soon, Adam and I will be parents, too. Oh Lord, how we seek Your desire for righteousness by being patient and slow to anger. Help us as we strive to do our best in parenting. We know that there will be days of trials and tribulation; help us to be patient with our little one, remembering that losing our patience or becoming easily angered serves no purpose and helps no one. We look to the example of the patience Your Son bore while taking on the sins of this world. How precious it is that we can come to You because of Your Son; who brought about the righteousness You desire. Praise be to You!
Amen.
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