Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James 1:2-4)
For most patience is a virtue that does not come naturally. To be patient in times of trouble requires much prayer. In the Greek text, the verb for “be patient” means “to be persistent, refuse to stop, perseverance.” What Is Patience? Do you have patience? How do you feel when you have to stand in a very long line waiting at a coffee shop or at the bank? Waiting is not easy for most of us! Let’s face this truth together; waiting can be irritating. Most of the time we ask our children for patience. Does our lifestyle reflect patience in times of trouble? Life is about waiting. There is a kind of waiting that changes you. This is our testimony on Christmas 2025.
In 2023, my husband was in a serious accident caused by a distracted driver who was texting and crossed into his lane. The crash left him with physical injuries—back pain, shoulder spasms, and persistent headaches—as well as the emotional impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The accident also resulted in the total loss of our car, making the aftermath even more challenging.
Through it all, we have relied on faith, patience, and each other, learning that healing is both physical and spiritual. Even in the darkest moments, gratitude and trust in God have carried us forward.
December 10th, 2025, I experienced it in the quiet halls of a hospital, during this Christmas season, while my husband was in surgery for his back and neck. More than eight hours passed before I was finally allowed to see him—first in recovery, and later in his room. Eight hours that felt much longer than time measured on a clock. In those hours, I learned that waiting can either steal your peace or strengthen your faith. I decided to pray and anoint his room while waiting.
The hospital halls were filled with people—families pacing, nurses moving swiftly, quiet prayers whispered under tired breaths. Some were anxious, some distracted, some scrolling on phones, rushing through conversations, worried about schedules and plans. Christmas lights were up, decorations carefully placed, yet so many hearts were heavy or unaware of what truly mattered in that moment. As I waited, I prayed. I prayed when fear tried to rise. I prayed when uncertainty pressed in. I prayed when silence was the only answer. Faith looks different in hospital hallways. It is stripped down. There are no rehearsed words, no perfect prayers—only trust. Trust that God is present even when doors are closed. Trust that He is working even when you cannot see. In that waiting, gratitude was born. I was thankful not because the moment was easy, but because God was faithful. Thankful for skilled hands in the operating room. Thankful for breath, for life, for the chance to sit and wait instead of mourn. Thankful that prayer does not need permission to enter restricted areas—God goes where we cannot. I took a break and drove away to my very good friend in Christ and who happened to be my (comadre). We are her son Eli godparents and in addition, our son is their oldest girlfriend. She immediately prepared breakfast and took me shopping in case I needed extra clothes to shower. “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” – Proverbs 17:17.
Christmas often becomes crowded with things that feel urgent but are not eternal. Shopping lists, decorations, schedules, and noise. Yet in those hospital halls, everything unnecessary fell away. What remained was love, faith, and the fragile gift of time. Waiting taught me that gratitude is not the absence of fear—it is choosing trust anyway. Being thankful is a gift. One that grows in the quiet, in the waiting, in the moments we would never choose but God still uses. And sometimes, the greatest miracle is not the speed of the answer—but the peace we find while we wait. In Butterfly by Grace “Mommy and Daughter blog today we want you to stop and think of the true meaning of waiting on God. Although this Christmas we are on bed rest; that does not mean that we are not to pray and be thankful for the miracle. Christmas is not a gift without salvation. The best gift you can give is your testimony. At moments like this when you remember to keep your posture and continue to be the Proverbs 31 woman by always being patient and merciful, respectful to your husband. Pray for your husband and fight for him when he can not. Remember the vows in sickness and health. She oversees the care of her house. She is never lazy. Her children say good things about her. Her husband brags about her and says, “There are many good women, but you are the best.” Proverbs 31:27-29 (AMPC).
Closing Reflection
Waiting taught me to trust God more than outcomes. Health, money, and gifts under the tree may bring comfort, but without Jesus, they leave the heart empty. True peace comes from knowing Him, serving Him, and keeping our eyes fixed on what is eternal. Let us not miss the signs or become distracted by what fades. As servants of Christ, we are called to watch and pray, for He will return at an hour we do not expect. May we be found faithful, waiting, and ready.
Let’s pray together!
Father God we are so thankful for your gift of salvation. We thank you for all the miracles. Thank you for turning our test into testimony for the Glory of God. You are in control. Your spirit guides me, your spirit gives me strength. I am not alone. You are with me. You are so merciful. Lord, Thank you. Lord, I love you with all my heart. You are our center. Yes, Lord. Amen Lord. Answer prayer and bring healing in hospitals and anyone sick. Show them your mercy and how trusting in you can really impact someone’s life. I will praise you in the storm. I will for ever praise you for all you have done! Thank you Jesus. Hallelujah
Lord, teach me to wait without fear and to trust without rushing. When my heart grows weary, renew my strength and quiet my spirit. Help me to see You in the waiting and to rest in Your perfect timing. Give me patience that is rooted in faith and peace that comes from knowing You are in control. Amen.
