Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

— Romans 12:12 (KJV)

A long wait can make it hard to tell whether I’m making progress. When I’ve asked a question and there’s no answer yet, I can spend more time checking for a reply than doing what’s already in front of me.

This verse brings three things together that I want to practice. I can keep hoping, be honest about the difficulty, and keep praying while the situation is still unfinished.

For an ordinary day, that might mean setting aside a moment to pray and then returning to something useful. I can prepare what I need for the next conversation or give my attention to someone nearby. Waiting is easier to live with when I let the rest of the day have some room too.