Peacocks

You have heard the expression proud as a peacock.... Well just remember that wherever that peacock goes and for the rest of his life he must drag that tail with him. He must worry about sharp rocks. Dirty roads, gates that close too fast. I can’t even imagine how much energy it takes to drag that tail with you the rest of your life. Pride is like that. No matter where you go or what you do or where you are, you will always have to drag your pride with you. You have got to be on your guard lest somebody step on your tail (pride) or heaven forbid point out to you that one of your feathers is missing. YOU JUST DON"T NEED THAT. The very worst thing about having a beautiful tail made of feathers finally somebody is going to figure that out. Your tail is made from nothing BUT feathers and God gave them to everybody. Many people have outstanding talents and abilities which is a good thing and if they use them to benefit the lives of others a wonderful thing. The problem come in when people start to look at their accomplishments and decide that they need to show them off. Then they will develop peacockitis and from that point on in their lives a great deal of energy and time is spent keeping their tail beautiful and perfect. Remember a peacocks tail is like pride.....just excess baggage, it is flashy and beautiful but will consume a great deal of your life trying to maintain it