As we have seen, patience is the fourth addition to the faith. To mature spiritually, we need patience working in our lives. It is the patience that God alone possesses. Patience is endurance, the ability to outlast the hardships. It is in the fiery crucible that coal is transformed into diamonds.
Precious Sheep Of Renown 
Patience is also the patent to purity.
So true! Such a nugget of insight.
May His strength be yours
Julia