Ecclesiastes 7:8
The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.
I am puzzled a bit by this verse, unless I think of it in terms of something unpleasant or painful. It would be true then, the end of the matter will be better, so it is something worth waiting for. There are surrounding verses which are interesting also. I am not sure how pride fits in, except that if I am patient, and waiting for an outcome, I am not bragging about it, or taking ownership of the outcome. In all things, waiting on God is the only thing. God will determine the outcome ultimately.
Holy One, I know you are in charge of my life. You give me so much freedom, but ultimately you are in control of my beginning, my end, and everything in between. I will be patient. Amen
Becky, transforming