Of Broken Glasses, Diligence, and Patience
“Let us run with patience the race that is set before us . . .” (Hebrews 12:1).
Aside from breaking a glass last night at work, I did pretty well waiting tables at one of my restaurants last night.
However, I wonder: Does this “little” (??) thing show me things about myself which I need to attend to?
I broke the glass as I was taking it to dish to be washed. I had my tray overloaded. Yes, I was trying to do a better job of busing my tables. I was being more diligent, right?
Maybe not! Trying to take too much at a time could be considered diligence. It could also be diligent form of laziness.
The desire to do a lot right now, an impatience with the process and long-term commitment—these things have plagued me all my life. I am addicted to quick.
I have tended to blame my dad for not being patient with me, and thus, being unable to teach me things. Perhaps that is true.
On the other hand, perhaps the more relevant truth for me is that I was and am not patient enough with myself and with the process of learning new things and accomplishing necessary tasks.
It’s amazing how much a broken glass can teach you if you really listen to the sound of shattering glass!
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