7 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. 8 You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. 9 Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door. 10 As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.
–James 5:7-11 (ESV)

Patience doesn’t come easily for most of us, especially when waiting for the Lord’s promises to be fulfilled. Waiting for the Lord to right wrongs done to us is especially difficult.

We don’t know when the Lord will return. All we can do is to hold tightly to the truth that God is steadfast and faithful to His promises. It’s a test of the genuineness of our faith.

So, I tell myself, hang in there.