The Long Way Around

In  Exodus God didn't take the Israelites by the near road - instead He took them the long way around. To get a piece of fruit, you plant a seed --the long way around. Jesus was offered short cuts , but chose -- the long way around -- to provide for our salvation. Should I expect less of a long suffering and very patient God? My goodness, but the road seems never-ending and I feel like I keep passing the same place again and again. I often feel that all I do is put one foot in front of the other - over, and over, and !over. Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus

How do you manage your long way around?