Why am I always in such a hurry? I drive fast, walk fast and even eat fast. Who has time to enjoy anything when your always rushing to get done. My problem (at least in part) is that I don’t enjoy the journey because my focus is on the destination. I’ve always been like that — I couldn’t wait to be done with school; I always had to know what I was getting for Christmas ahead of time (just ask my parents — I was the king of peeking at gifts); I wanted to be married, but forget about that dating and enjoying the "single life" stuff. When I leave for work in the morning, my focus is on getting there, and woe betide the motorist who gets in my way. Ironically, I’m not overly fond of my job and would rather be anywhere else.
My motto is: "Anything that’s worth doing is worth doing quickly."
The thing is, I should know better. Whenever I look back on my life, I can see the value in waiting and enjoying the journey rather than just rushing through everything. If I had not waited (albeit very begrudgingly), I would not have the wonderful wife that I have; I would have rushed out and married the first woman who showed the least interest in me. I am very thankful that, no matter how much I may have believed the contrary at the time, God had a great plan in store for me and I met the perfect woman (for me) in His perfect timing. So what does this all mean? I have a new resolve in my life to slow down. There are many reasons to do so — safety, health, general happiness and joy — and no reasons to not do so.
Next time you see me strolling by, ask me how I’m doing.
[Listening to: Turkish Delight - David Crowder* Band - Music Inspired By The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe (3:11)]
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