Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. – Proverbs 14:29
How many times have you said, “That person gets angry quickly, I really respect them”? No one has ever thought that! We instinctively know that losing our temper doesn’t earn admiration. It only creates distance and regret.
When someone is quick to anger, communication becomes impossible. Their words and actions often lead to remorse. We even use phrases like “blind rage” because anger clouds our vision. It keeps us from seeing what God is doing in and through our circumstances.
Faith Over Frustration
Even small bursts of irritation can pull our focus away from God. We become fixated on what bothers us rather than trusting that He is continually working in our lives. Faith helps us rise above frustration. When we respond with patience, we acknowledge that God’s plan is still unfolding—even in the moments that test us most.
Choosing Love Over Anger
Anger often takes aim at others. We hold grudges, feel wronged, or allow minor irritations to steal our peace. But when we give in to anger, we let others control our joy. True wisdom comes when we let love guide our reactions instead of resentment. Patience, on the other hand, reflects compassion. It’s love in action—steady, understanding, and kind.
Reflecting God’s Patience
Think about how patient the Lord has been with you. His mercy and grace never run out. Each moment of patience we show toward others is a reflection of that same divine love. Proverbs says the patient person has “great understanding” because they recognize God’s work in every situation. By showing patience, we demonstrate both wisdom and love.
Stop the cycle of quick anger—it’s folly, and it leads nowhere good. Patience is wiser, more peaceful, and far more loving. It’s the way God calls us to live.