Doe Quote by Neal A. Maxwell
“Patience is tied very closely to faith in our Heavenly Father. Actually, when we are unduly impatient, we are suggesting that we know what is best—better than does God. Or, at least, we are asserting that our timetable is better than His. We can grow in faith only if we are willing to wait patiently for God's purposes and patterns to unfold in our lives, on His timetable.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Power of Patience” by Neal A. Maxwell, 1995
Patience reflects trust in divine timing; impatience implies we think we know better than God.
In simple terms: Waiting shows faith in God's plan.
Key Takeaway
Practice patience and trust God's schedule.
Themes
faith
patience
trust
Mood
hopeful
reverent
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- life decisions
- career planning
Key Concepts
theology
spirituality
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance patience with taking action?
- When is it appropriate to intervene?
A Different Perspective
Patience can be misused as passive acceptance of injustice.
