Strike While the Iron Is Hot
A blacksmith must strike while the iron is hot. When fire makes iron soft, the blacksmith hits it with his hammer. Only then can he shape it.
If he waits too long, the iron cools. It becomes too hard to shape. He must act quickly – when the time is right.
We must also strike while the iron is hot.
Like farmers who make hay while the sun shines, we act while we have the opportunity. If we wait, we may be too late.
Some tasks wait with no problem (dusting furniture). Others demand immediate attention (hungry children).
Some opportunities come only once. For example, we see people in need we will never see again. With those, we must act quickly.
Relationships matter most.
We often delay caring for people, especially those closest to us.
- Family
- Friends
- Neighbors
We think we have plenty of time. Therefore, we never take the time to keep those relationships strong. As a result, we may lose them.
Remember an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Better to build strong relationships now than have to mend fences later. Look for ways to:
- Show love.
- Help one another.
- Spend time together.
- Make good memories.
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17 NIV).
Thanks to Shirley Redding Rice for the suggestion.
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