Persistence
Children may not know the meaning of the word persistent,
but they have the concept down pat.
"Can I have a snack?"
"No."
"Can I have a snack?"
"No."
"Can I have a snack?"
"No."
This is a typical conversation with one of the little people
I babysit, only the conversation lasts a lot longer. I don't have a problem
with snacks, but I do limit them to no more than 20 per day. She'd like more.
She's persistent.
As a child, I was persistent. Not for snacks, but for
salvation. Every night I would pray and ask Jesus to come into my heart. I was
afraid that maybe I didn't do it right or something. God was more than willing
to listen to the persistent please of a child.
Now, as a writer, persistence is key in my life. I have to send
out a lot of articles and stories if I want to receive paychecks. You know that
old adage, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." That
definitely applies to the life of a writer.
What about your life? Where do you need to be a little more
persistent? Is there a relationship you should persist in pursuing or renewing?
Wherever it is, find that area of your life that need a little more effort and
go for it. Give it your all and see what happens.
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