Episode 285: The Patience Problem
3 Areas where our impatience can create problems...
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Leading Change
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when the process is slower than it should be
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when resistance is high
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Leading People
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when lay leaders move at a slower pace
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when disciples grow more slowly then we expect
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Leading ourselves
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when we recognize our shortcomings more than our strengths
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when we feel defeated
3 places our impatience flares up
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In leadership meetings
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In business meetings
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In our homes
3 things to do to improve patience
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recognize the signs of impatience in your life and ministry
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anxiety, anger, frustration, withdrawl...
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expect things to move more slowly then they should
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allow people to get their minds around an issue
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allow others to have their input
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press the pause button...esp in business meetings
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give it over
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easy to say, hard to do
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releasing our impatience in prayer is worthwhile