2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

The power of love brought the gift of salvation into our lives. Every one of us who loves God can look back and see His hand at work in their lives for the better. Honestly, without a longsuffering God where would we all be? Repentance can come in a second or take years for some people, but God still waits. We are all grateful He took the time and waited.