Patience

Nate Wolf of Everett, Washington, is the founder of The Gatekeepers Network, an organization dedicated to equipping Christian business leaders. This is excerpted from Chapter 7 in his book, The Gatekeepers.
"Patience is more than just having the ability to not become angry in a difficult situation. Patience is the power that will carry you through the painful moments of life into the pleasurable moments of life.

The Greek word translated as patience means "to be long in spirit or long in passion." Patience is doing what God's word say is right longer then your problems can stand it. Sufficient exposure to the word of God and the Holy Spirit before, during, and after crises will increase your patience (Gal. 5:22). The patience of God within you will always outlast the pain that's trying to come upon you.

Patience is the power that will keep you in the proper place and mindset, during discomfort or pain, until you possess your final promise and reach your ultimate purpose."
and by David Oyedepo of Africa, "
Why Wait? Your lifting with God is for appointed times and due seasons, and He's the only One who knows when your due season has come. If you strive to lay a hold on something before you're due, you'll be doomed.

And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galatians 6:9

Don't be tired in covenant walk because there is a due season. If you're on your feet when that season comes, you will reap your harvest, but if you faint, you fall."