Take the time it takes so it takes less time.
- Pat Parelli
That is to say, if we invest into our relationship with the horse, the solid foundation we have laid will be there when we need it most. Instead of spending 3 hours trying to load a horse into a trailer while the new owners stand by watching, it takes 2 seconds because we have invested the time required into his training beforehand.
Time is precious. I find that especially in North American culture today, in a time is money era, what a person does with their time says a lot about their values. Life can get so busy and our relationships can stay so shallow! We rush around trying to get things done, taking shortcuts and brushing past people and most importantly even brushing past our God!
So what happens when a crisis occurs? If we have invested our time well and spent "the time it takes so that it takes less time" (so to speak) then we have a firm foundation on which we can stand.
"They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built." Luke 6:48
What does the way we are spending our time say about us? Are we spending time on people? Are we INVESTING time in our relationship with our creator?
Let's ask God for the ability to TAKE TIME with the people we encounter; to really see them. To take time with our horses. To take time with our relationships. To take time, even, with our own issues; to find healing and freedom. So that when a storm arises or a pressing situation occurs we are well prepared because of the time we have invested.
Where are you investing your time? Where would you like to invest more of your time?
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