Patience

Colossians 1:11 (NIV)
11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully

Sometimes it is really difficult to be patient; well of course; following Christ is difficult.

Today I received a call about a potential listing. I am typically very excited about listings and new business. In this instance though, I had a bit of a history with the gentleman phoning so my guard was up from the start; the conversation was pleasant, well for a bit.

I hadn't been to this home, I had seen it on line including pictures and the place is very pretty. It was terribly overpriced but very pretty. Well the man eventually turned to length of contract and I told him that I don't take less than six month contracts. He started to get animated and angry; much like our historical conversation so I nipped it in the bud; I wished him luck and hung up.

In rolling this over in my head I wonder if I was patient enough. I guess in time and in prayer I'll figure that out.