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You know, when we think about 
the people we most respect, 

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often times they're the people 
with patience. 

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When people are patient, we 
assume that they're kind and 

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wise, and in many cases they 
are. 

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But the thing about patience is 
that it isn't something you 

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magically get. 
Patience is something that has 

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to be learned on the job. 
It's something you learn how to 

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do when you're frustrated. 
Think about that today when 

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you're at your most frustrated, 
just remember you're learning to

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be patient. 
OK, let's go ahead and get 

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started by getting comfortable 
in your chair, and when you're 

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ready, take a few nice deep 
breaths and allow your eyes to 

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slowly close. 
As your body begins to settle, 

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take a moment to consider this 
verse. 

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For God is working in you, 
giving you the desire and the 

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power to do what pleases Him. 
And again, for God is working in

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you, giving you the desire and 
the power to do what pleases 

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Him. 
Now gently bring your awareness 

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to the breath. 
Allow your breath to deepen and 

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fill the lungs. 
Big deep breath in and then 

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taking twice as long on the 
exhale. 

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Let the inhale come easily and 
effortlessly, and then exhale, 

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controlling the breath. 
Allow yourself to be here in 

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this moment. 
This is all that matters right 

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now. 
Whatever you need to let go of, 

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let it go. 
Release it to God. 

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Today is a new day with new 
opportunities. 

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Allow your breath to renew your 
spirit and connect you to your 

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Creator who loves you. 
Deep breath in through the nose 

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and out through the mouth. 
Remember, this is a place of 

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love. 
Let this practice be whatever 

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you need it to be. 
God's calming presence is always

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accessible to you. 
Let your awareness rest in the 

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loving presence of God. 
With a gentle curiosity, begin 

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to notice the breath. 
Make the breath deep and full of

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life. 
Allow that fresh air to fill up 

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the lungs and then relax the 
body as you exhale. 

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Let your body become heavy as 
your mind continues to relax. 

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You are exactly where you need 
to be. 

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And now come to the heartbeat. 
Maybe even listen for its 

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rhythm. 
Just relaxing and releasing. 

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If the thoughts take you away, 
that's OK. 

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When it's easy, bring your 
awareness back to the heartbeat.

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Just listen to your heartbeat 
and the gentle sound of your 

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breath. 
Let your breath act as an anchor

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to this moment and this 
practice. 

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With each breath, allow yourself
to rest further into the calm of

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God's love. 
Take this verse with you, for 

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God is working in you, giving 
you the desire and the power to 

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do what pleases Him. 
Gently bring your awareness back

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to the body and when you feel 
ready, slowly open your eyes and

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take a nice deep breath. 
Sit back and relax for a moment.

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How do you feel? 
I hope you feel a little better.

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We'll see you next time with 
hope, mindfulness, and prayer.