As a young kid one
of the cartoons we watched was one called “Quick Draw McGraw.” The cartoon
character always seemed to be getting himself into all kinds of trouble. Perhaps
you could say, He was too quick for his own good.
As people we suffer
from the same problem he did, we are way too quick. Too rapid to jump into
things, too hasty to jump to conclusions, too speedy to speak before we know
what we really should be saying.
We need to slow down
and think before we jump into anything. It’s important we find our balance
between being way too quick and too slow. Both have damaging effects if not
properly handled.
Our quickness should
be used to refer to how quickly we turn to the Lord and lean on and trust in
Him. The too slow needs to be time utilized to wait for the Lord and be still
in Him. Sooner or later we catch up to God and He tells us it’s time to move
forward in Him. Staying still forever is not an option no differently that
jumping into things we shouldn’t be before we think things out is not a choice
either.
Save your quickness
for proper use and once again save yourself from unnecessary pain and suffering.
Acting instead of reacting is always a better way to go.
© 2013 Karen J.
Gillett @ Pencil Marks and Recipes Publishing
