Patience Quote by Dr. A.B. Davidson
““To wait is not merely to remain impassive. It is to expect- to look for with patience, and also with submission. It is to long for, but not impatiently; to look for, but not to fret at the delay; to watch for, but not restlessly; to feel that if He does come we will acquiesce, and yet to refuse to let the mind acquiesce in the feeling that He will not come.””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: “Patience and Expectation”, unknown source
Waiting involves active hope and acceptance, balancing desire with calm surrender, without becoming passive.
In simple terms: Waiting is hopeful, not idle.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate patient hope while staying engaged.
Themes
patience
hope
spirituality
psychology
acceptance
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
steady
Type
patience:1
procrastination:1
psychology:1
patience submission:1
look patience:1
impassive expect:1
remain impassive:1
When to use this quote
- job search
- medical recovery
- spiritual practice
- creative projects
Key Concepts
mindfulness
faith
expectancy
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you waiting for?
- How do you stay active while waiting?
A Different Perspective
Excessive patience can become passivity.
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