What to do - Watch for situations when children use emotions such as anger or fear in a positive way to bring about change. Create constructive action from anger through projects, such as serving in a soup kitchen to combat hunger. What it looks like - There is an element of courage in this kind of patience. It doesn't simply mean enduring circumstances, but accepting circumstances because they point toward something better. Patience helps us follow God daily.
Young children have difficulty seeing beyond the present.
They only understand their present circumstances. They may whine when asked to wait. Older children can better appreciate and anticipate the results of patience. They may still have difficulty when there is no apparent reward for their suffering. What to do - Watch for times when a child comes through inconveniences with a smile.