Patience

Romans 5:4 NASB

4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;

Even though it is tough to be patient sometimes, this is one of the benefits.  We are taught patience (perseverance) through our trials.  I know, we all want to fix the problem quickly, but if we are patient, God will give us the answer in our time of need.  No, God will not do everything for us; that's why He gave us a brain!  However, we are to trust him FIRST.  The old saying, "God helps those who help themselves", is not in the Bible.  The often quoted phrase came from an episode of "Little House on the Prairie".  We are to trust in Him first, not ourselves, not other people, nor the situation.  "Seek Ye FIRST the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you."  THATIS WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS!  Does this mean that God will let us
have anything we want?  No, it means that He will provide for all our needs according to His perfect and Holy will for our lives. O:-)