· James 5:7–8
Some changes need practice rather than a dramatic beginning. A habit of gentleness or reliability grows through repeated choices. Notice the next opportunity and choose again. If you stumble, make a repair and continue.
A question to sit with
What change needs patience today?
One small step
Practise one helpful response one more time.
Pray
Jesus, teach me patience with the work of growth. Amen.
Original reflection and prayer. The Scripture reference is chosen for personal reflection and is not necessarily the day’s Mass reading.