RESOLVE ISSUES EXPEDITIOUSLY

RESOLVE ISSUES EXPEDITIOUSLY

 Procrastination is not only the thief of time, it tends to nullify both progress and peace.  In Marabel Morgan’s book, “Homemade,” she addresses the importance of tending to smaller matters before they become expansive and problematic: 

 Don Shula, coach of the Miami Dolphins, was talking to a reporter about a player’s mistake in practice.  He said, “We never let an error go unchallenged.  Uncorrected errors multiply.”  Then the reporter said, “Isn’t there benefit in overlooking one small flaw?”  Shula responded, “What is a small flaw?”  I think about that all day long.  What is a small flaw?  I see that with my children.  I’ve let a lot of things slide by because I was too tired.  I didn’t want another confrontation.  But uncorrected errors do multiply.  You’ve got to face them some day.  You might as well face them on the spot.  If I could do it over again with my children, I’d face the errors on the spot.  It’s easier on them and on you.  That works in relationships with anyone.  If there’s something under the surface, something you sense, you might as well just bring it right out.  Face it right then.  Success lies in the details.  Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it.  Autograph your life work with excellence.”

 Too much elapsed time following transgressions often tends to multiply their impact.  The Word of God issues a related pronouncement, which simply says “Faithful are the wounds of a friend.” (Proverbs 27:6)  This simply means that a true friend speaks truth at all times – lovingly, compassionately, but consistently – to become that proactive partner that King Solomon had in mind when he wrote, “iron sharpens iron.” (Proverbs 27:17)  My friends, in every relationship, beware, be fair…and be there.

 Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!