Monday, June 6, 2011

thoughts on the news of the day: timing

hmmm…..
            The breaking news this morning is that former Pennsylvania Senator Rich Santorum says he is running for President of the United States.  The Republican contender is one of the first to declare his intentions to run.
            Timing is everything.  Early June may seem a little premature to announce a candidacy for an election that will not be held until November of 2012 but nevertheless, candidates seem to be getting out there earlier and earlier.
            The old saying goes, “The early bird gets the worm.”  Perhaps that is why shoppers line up hours ahead for sales on the Friday after Thanksgiving.  Perhaps that is why tickets are sold out minutes after they go on sale.  Perhaps that is why folks at our church arrive 15 minutes early for meetings and events.  They don’t want to miss out. 
            There is an anxiety that goes with earliness. It’s a fear that we will be denied our fair share.  It’s a fear we won’t be noticed, won’t be awarded what we deserve.  Of course, there is nothing wrong with being on time; in fact it is a virtue, something to be admired. 
            But there is something wrong with pushing things up before their time.  It causes an anxiety and distress that is unneeded and unwanted.  That’s why I like God’s timing – it’s always perfect.  Like I said, timing is Everything …..
            hmmm…..

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