Learning to Trust God in the Waiting (Caregiving, Motherhood, Homesteading, and the Sacred Work of Becoming) The Prayer We’re Afraid to Pray Have you ever caught yourself saying, “Lord, give me patience”—and immediately wanted to take it back? I once had a friend gently warn me, “Never ask God for more patience. He’ll show you just how much you already have.” At the time, I laughed. Later, as life unfolded, I understood exactly what she meant. Because patience isn’t usually delivered neatly wrapped with a bow. It comes disguised as: Another sleepless night with an aging parent A child...