Diligence Is Required For Success

So, you see, it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that there is a God and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. (Hebrews 11:6 NLT)

 Some people are just lazy, which is why they never see anything accomplished with their lives. They blame their lack of success on this, that, and everything but themselves. But God is no respecter of persons. What He does for one, He will do for all. The key factors that make the difference are not about God, but about a person's level of determination and his or her willingness to do whatever is necessary to achieve a goal.

It may be a hard fact to face, but ultimately we are all responsible for our success or our lack of success. We all possess the same promises, the same faith, the same power, the same Spirit, and the same Jesus who sits at the right hand of God to make intercession for us (Hebrews 7:25). The main thing that determines who succeeds and who doesn't succeed is attitude. Heart attitude!

You have to want success in order to get it. It does not float on clouds, and it takes hard work to achieve it. I will say that again. It does not take hard work! Because most people are willing to do only average work, they reap average results. To achieve super results, one must do super work, be deeply committed to the task, and be willing to do whatever is necessary to realize goals and aspirations.

God only rewards those who diligently seek Him, which means people with a lazy, lethargic, do- nothing, "take-it-easy" attitude will never be greatly rewarded by the Lord. This verse says that God rewards the diligent seeker.

Diligence means to zealously seek after something with all of one's heart, strength, and might. Sounds like love the Lord with your whole mind, strength, and body, doesn't it? Matter of fact it may be construed that one who seeks something so passionately and determinedly literally exhausts all his power in his search. What happens when all your power is drained from you?  The Lord takes over!

How persistent and devoted can one be?

You see, you have to be diligent to be rewarded by God, so it should be no surprise that diligence is going to be required in order for you to succeed in every sphere of life. It is just a fact that a lazy, neglectful attitude will never get you where you need to go. If you take your life assignment lightly — if you approach it with a casual, easygoing, take-it-easy, relaxed attitude you will never go far in the fulfillment of your call or dream. Live like a slug, and you will eat dirt the rest of your life!

If you are serious about succeeding in life, you will have to adjust your level of commitment and give full attention to what God has called you to do. Diligence cannot be a sideline issue.. Your assigned task must have your full consideration, your undivided attention, and your mental and spiritual concentration.

I believe these are the keys to being rewarded. Immerse yourself in faith, prayer, and meditation regarding God's call on your life. Distractions are not allowed.

You might think I am saying it takes blood, sweat, and tears! Well Jesus shed the blood already, so we do not need "blood shed". Sweat, well I don't believe you will sweat reading the Word, meditating on His word and principles. But yes, I do believe it will be accompanied by some tears. Tears of repentance, tears of remembrance of what He has already done in your life and Tears of Joy knowing He will fulfill what He has promised.

It takes hard work to achieve any goal, and complaining about that hard work will not make it any easier. So be constant in your commitment. Refuse to relent! Stay stubborn and unbending even in the face of opposition until your objective is achieved. Your consistency and determination will push the powers of hell aside and you will obtain the victory!

PRAY THIS TODAY!

Lord, I ask You to help me become more serious as I adjust my level of commitment to a higher level. Help me OVERCOME the battle of my mind! Help me give full attention to what You have called me to do. I realize that diligence cannot be a sideline issue. In order for me to succeed at what You have asked me to do, I must give it my full consideration, my undivided attention, and my mental and spiritual concentration. Lord I know I can only keep pressing toward this higher level of commitment if I have Your divine energy, Holy Spirit, propelling me forward. As I reach upward to become all You want me to be, I ask again for Your for divine assistance.

Jesus, you said that anything asked in your name will be granted to us! Therefore I boldly know that my Father is ready to grant me my petition. I pray this in Jesus' name!