Last week we had a video of the father in the prodigal son story and how it was so important that the son knew that the father is good to actually come home. We want to write some more about that Father and also some of the character trades Jesus had and we need in our life. To make a difference in the world, the world has to see Jesus in the way we live our lives!

So today we want to start of with Patience. When you look at the father in the story you notice that he never put pressure on the son, no he was patiently waiting for him. He never gave up on Him, which shows really clear at the end when he sees him. But he was patient even while knowing the son just blew everything he gave him. Even knowing the son made a huge mistake. He stayed patient. We find the same in the life of Jesus. One example is Peter: Jesus was patient with him even after he failed a few times. He never walked away from him or gave up on him. No he always stayed with him.

So how does patience look like for us in our everyday life? It could look like a person that annoys us at work, but we choose still to be patient with him or her and not get angry at them. It could look like someone who doesn’t seem to ever make it but we stay patient and help again and again. It could be a child in our youth group that just always causes trouble, but we can still be patient. The most powerful testimony we can give of Gods patience is by living it. So lets start this week to increase our patience for others!!

 Hey our friend

We hope you had a great week. We are still in Jamaica teaching. Please keep us in your Prayers that God will use our words so people feel inspired and more hopeful through the teachings. Also keep praying for our beautiful city San Francisco. Pray that people can experience the love of God in a new way through Christians that live in the city.

Now have a wonderful week and remember to keep working on your patience for others!

Markus and Jen