James calls us to be long-suffering—to endure injustice, pain, and grief without losing hope. That kind of patience doesn’t come from calm apps or techniques; it comes from knowing how the story ends. 

When you know the end of the story—that Jesus will return to make all things new, to bring justice and flourishing—you can live differently in the midst of sorrow. You can endure. The gospel story tells us that every injustice will be dealt with, every tear will be wiped away, and every wound will be healed. Our patience today is an act of defiance against despair. It’s not passive—it’s the daily practice of trusting that God’s mercy and compassion are still at work.