Happy Monday.
Greetings from Burlington, Iowa, where I’m struggling to find today’s word-of-the-week…
PATIENCE
I’ve gotten behind schedule on Rich’s Ride. No excuses—for a lot of reasons I’m about twenty miles behind where I need to be, and almost sixty miles behind where I’d hoped to be, to reach my 1500 mile goal.
I know, you’re going to tell me it’s not about the miles, and you’re right—except that it is.
It’s not a huge deficit. I can catch up. But I don’t like the feeling of being behind my own expectations.
We have a long distance to travel, lots of riding days. Weather forecasts indicate more favorable conditions, and I’m feeling good after a weekend of rest. So it’s time to get going.
But it takes patience. You don’t accomplish a big goal in a single day. It’s a long-term deal.
I try to consider God’s perspective. He’s looking at a bigger picture than I can imagine, and a measly twenty miles probably doesn’t make much difference to Him.
He wants me to reach the goal, and He wants me to travel well. He’s been really patient with me this far; I want to remember that and adopt a bit more of His attitude.
Can’t you almost hear Him?
“Patience, Rich, patience…”
Have a great week.
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