Are you in a rush? Do you find you have no time for anything? Is summer already flying by?
Someone asked me, “You have a lot going on all the time, yet it doesn’t seem to phase you. Why is that?”
Two things account for that. One is knowing when too much is too much. Second is patience. Yes, patience in all I do knowing not to rush something.
The guy tenting out a week in advance for an iPhone had the patience to wait for what he was looking for. With patience and a lot of hard work, we put a man on the moon. And with patience a child can learn to read. What is the common element? Each of these things had a goal in mind. It didn’t matter if it was a week or many years, each goal was attainable.
Here’s a different take on patience. As someone who likes to help others understand things, as a teacher, as a customer service representative, and even as a sales person, one thing I knew was that not everyone understands the same way. Say you need to describe to someone how a product works and you know all about the product. Sounds simple, right? Unfortunately not. While some people may get it, the first time, some may need it explained differently, or may take a little longer for it to sink in correctly. This is where patience comes in. Your goal was to help someone understand, with patience and your knowledge, you can do it.
A tip: Sometimes a simple example goes a long way. When trying to explain how two things may be part of a package deal and for some reason I’m still getting a blank stare back, I have used the expression of a happy meal. This simple reference turns on a light bulb almost every time. Keep it simple when all else fails.
Psalm 37:7 – Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.
