Most of the time, I cannot be characterized as a patient person. I like to ”˜cut to the chase’ and ”˜get to the bottom line.’ I am well aware, though, that this approach will not work in our current context. These issues are far beyond any easy answer that can be solved using parliamentary procedure to articulate a specific answer. Besides, as has been pointed out, that hasn’t exactly been working for us. So I will make every effort to listen to my brothers and sisters without the need to defend or critique, but with a heart turned toward what God who might actually be calling me to change.
He wants patience and he wants it now.