Slow and Steady

Life is referred to as a race. I want to finish strong and it would be nice to finish as a top contender! I was reflecting on the story of the turtle and the hare. They are running a race and the hare is confident he is going to win. The turtle is so much slower than he. But because of the hare was prideful, and decided to take a break, the turtle ends up winning.

Slow and steady wins the race...

The turtle was focused on the finish line and less worried about his abilities. He knew who he was. The hare was focused on himself and his abilities. Though the hare was created to be a faster animal than the hare, his pride led him down a path he shouldn't have been on.

I have lived much of my life much like the hare....Relying on my own abilities, taking matters in my own hands.....racing off here and there, full of foolish pride....concerned more about my reputation and what people thought, than the finish line. Worried about not finishing the race strong, instead of focusing on the ONE who created the race for me and is waiting for me at the end. I have missed the little happenings around me. I have been robbed of joy in the process. I haven't seen the blessings of the small things while I am running the race. I have let obstacles get in my way. I haven't listened to my coach when I should have. I have taken detours and been lost.

I have missed sitting in the secret places and just being still and knowing.....

Slow and steady wins the race.

Stepping out confidently, one step at a time to a destiny that was predetermined for me before I was born. Waiting for Him to show me the finish line, and tell me how to safely get there is where I need to be.

written 12-10