"Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things."
This passage is often read at weddings, but it was first written to a church full of division. It is a description of how love behaves when people are difficult.
Try reading it again and putting Jesus' name in place of "charity". It fits perfectly. Now ask Him to make it true of you, one relationship at a time.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, You are patient and kind with me. Teach me to love others the way You love me, especially those I find difficult. Amen.
Today's step
Do one quiet act of kindness today for someone who has tested your patience.