SLOW DOWN

Ladies, I think we should start the tortoise movement. That may sound a little odd but you know God has a sense of humor because he told me to slow down and referred me to the Tortoise and the Hare. Remember that wonderful cartoon before SpongeBob took over. I looked it up on YOUTUBE and studied it for a while. It spoke volumes to me. The tortoise got up the day of the race and he was not a bit stressed. I'm sure he didn't fret over which shell to wear or if he had prepared enough. Then he comes out and politely greets his opponent who just disses him like he was nothing. He got a late start but that didn't defer him at all. He got moving and met up with a few snails to run along side. The Hare of course had run ahead but stopped for a rest. When the tortoise got by, the Hare flew by but the Tortoise was unharmed because he had a protective shell. At the end, the Tortoise had to pull out all of his resources and stick his neck out to win. I know you're thinking what in the world does that have to do with us. Well I think we could learn a lesson from the old Tortoise. He got up everyday with complete confidence in who he was. He treated others with an unconditional love regardless of their reaction. He took time to spend a few minutes with those around him. When the wind got to strong, he retreated to a safe place and last but not least, he stuck his neck out to cross the finish line. It almost seems like to me that he just believed the best and enjoyed life. Jesus came that we may have and enjoy our lives. So slow down and be secure in a ever changing world that the Lord never changes.