13 Verses About Patience in God’s Timing

Patience can be hard to come by, especially in today’s fast-paced culture. Yet regardless of our desire to see instant results, God’s plans almost always work out more slowly than we’d like!

While learning to wait well can be challenging, mastering this art brings countless benefits. Practicing patience increases peace and helps manufacture trust.

Life becomes a more enjoyable journey when you learn to wait with patience.

I’ve put together 13 of my favorite verses about patience and learning how to wait on God’s timing.

Verses About Patience through Trials

I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

Psalm 27: 13-14 NIV

I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry.

Psalms 40:1 NLT

Verses About Patience to Persevere

I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.”

Lamentations 3:24-26 NIV

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

1 Timothy 6:6 NIV

We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy.

Colossians 1:11 NLT

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So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.

Galatians 6:9 NLT

Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city.

Proverbs 16:32 NLT

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Read “Waiting with Patience on God’s Timing“ for more inspiration on learning to wait well.

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Verses About Patience in God’s Timing

But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.

Romans 8:25 NIV

The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.

Ecclesiastes 7:8 NIV

Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.

Psalms 5:3 NLT

You, too, must be patient. Take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near.

James 5:8 NLT

Jesus replied, “You don’t understand now what I am doing, but someday you will.”

John 13:7 NLT

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