Restoration 10:10

"Some people counted me out and said to drop out, but the American people don't quit and they deserve a president who doesn't quit either," said Hillary Clinton to her cheering and chanting supporters in Philadelphia. It was an unlikely win against her political opponent Barack Obama. He had out spent her in advertising by more than 2-1. But Hillary didn’t stop campaigning and as a result she came through a winner. You might not agree with Hillary’s politics but you can admire her tenacity.  Perfect role models are not faultless people. But they are people who will hang on in there until they finish their job. We all have tasks in life. And like Hillary some of us may have been told to give up on what we want to do and pursue another course. But that’s not advisable. Hillary might not become president. She might not be selected for the Democratic nominee to face the Republicans. But she ain’t going to quit until her efforts are completed. Just because someone counts you out doesn’t mean that you’re knocked out. So get up off the floor, stop complaining and go fulfil the little purpose you have in life.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Keep on track!

Morgan Tsvangirai is about to become the new President of Zimbabwe. Not a bad achievement considering Tsvangirai failed on three previous occasions. He lost to Robert Mugabe at the ballot box in 2000, 2002 and 2005. Only one year ago Tsvangirai took a savage beating from police which almost killed him. But just because you take a beating doesn’t mean you’re beat. Tsvangirai survived to tell the story. There maybe trouble ahead if Mugabe does not go peacefully. But I’m sure Tsvangirai and the Movement For Democratic Change will overcome. Mugabe once sneered at Tsvangirai’s working-class roots and referred to him as a ‘train driver’ Zimbabwe would never accept as leader. Tsvangirai’s reply was appropriate: “At least the driver keeps the train on the tracks.” That’s the spirit that makes a difference. In spite of setbacks, and unfair criticism be sure to keep on track and finish what you started.