Ecclesiastes 7.8-14: Patience is a gift of the Spirit that is literally, ‘long-suffering.’ This speaks to a strength from God to keep walking forward to the promise even as hardships come our way. Patience in life and toward others is a trait that models God and his character. In his grace, he is utterly long-suffering with us to bring us to himself. As we reflect on this, it allows us to be patient with one another as we travel this road to eternity.