Either a Splinter or a Sliver

"Even if one glimpses God, there are cuts and

splinters and burns along the way."

Mark Nepo

If we happen to get a large splinter in our hand or leg or foot, we usually attend to it in a timely matter.  If we get a smaller sliver, we may put off removing it until later. So, the small sliver, just might cause us more discomfort or infection.

The same is comparatively true of our response to problems.  If a challenge is huge, it may get our immediate attention; whereas, if the obstacle is a mere inconvenience we may down play it.  In the end, the small sliver may cause us more concern if our response is lapse.

Whether seen or unseen, a splinter or a sliver will interrupt our life.  We will  be held accountable for our actions in responding.  Through our choices, we either invest into situations or avoid challenge, resulting in consequences.    We help shape our lives by embracing appropriate action.