Dear Pastor, I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “Patience is a virtue.” You’ve probably said it many times, especially if you have children. Do you believe it? It took me a good fifteen years in ministry to learn this truth. I had ideas and energy and couldn’t understand why people were so slow to move in my direction, if they moved at all. Some wouldn’t budge. I took this personally and forged ahead, creating conflict where it didn’t need to exist and further hampering my efforts in ministry.
Dear Pastor: Spiritual Formation and Patience
Dear Pastor: Spiritual Formation and Patience
Dear Pastor: Spiritual Formation and Patience
Dear Pastor, I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “Patience is a virtue.” You’ve probably said it many times, especially if you have children. Do you believe it? It took me a good fifteen years in ministry to learn this truth. I had ideas and energy and couldn’t understand why people were so slow to move in my direction, if they moved at all. Some wouldn’t budge. I took this personally and forged ahead, creating conflict where it didn’t need to exist and further hampering my efforts in ministry.