Thanks to Mark Conner another great post on his blog! How often we don’t take time to stay sharp!
Sharpen the Saw
Ecclesiastes 10:10 states: "Using a dull axe requires great strength, so sharpen the blade. That's the value of wisdom; it helps you succeed (NLT)." There a lot of wisdom here . . . if we'll stop and think about it.
Imagine finding someone in the woods working hard sawing down a tree. “What are you doing?”, you ask. “Can't you see?” comes the impatient reply. “I'm sawing down this tree.” “You look exhausted!” you exclaim. “How long have you been at it?” “Over five hours,” he replies, “and I'm dead tired! This is hard work.” “Well, why don't you take a break for a few minutes and sharpen the saw?” you inquire. “I'm sure it would go a lot faster.” “I don't have time to sharpen the saw”, the man says emphatically. “I'm too busy sawing.” It sounds funny but how true it can be in our own busy lives.
Stephen Covey in his best-selling book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
refers to this as Habit 7, which is taking time to "Sharpen the Saw." It's all about preserving and enhancing one of the greatest assets you have - you.
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