"But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." James 1:4 Patience is one of those things we don't like to talk about and often fail to appreciate. Grasping its true beauty and value is something I believe God wants us all to learn. Consider Abraham.  At age 75 he received the beautiful promise from God of a blood heir.  It was 25 years, however, before Abraham and Sarah would welcome Isaac, the son of promise.  Why the 25-year wait?  While none of us can be certain of all the details in God's magnificent plan to bless all humanity, we can be sure it is ALWAYS good.   Scripture tells us in Romans 4:20, " But Abraham never doubted. He believed God, for his faith and trust grew ever stronger, and he praised God for this blessing even before it happened" (TLB). Could it be that at age 75 Abraham was not yet ready to receive the precious son of promise?  Would Abraham have been willing to give up the gift o...