“I waited patiently for the LORD; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭40:1‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

https://www.bible.com/114/psa.40.1.nkjv

“And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.”

‭‭Romans‬ ‭5:3-5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

https://www.bible.com/114/rom.5.3-5.nkjv