(Someone else might need to read this too)
Nothing great is ever accomplished without persistence and patience because, in order to be successful, your dreams must translate into work.
The people who succeed in life are the people who are willing to do what they don't feel like doing. They are not mastered by their moods, they are mastered by the Master, and they establish their goals and plans according to God's will.
Eliezer was a great example of patience and persistence. We see his patience in choosing the right woman by making a detailed plan. He didn't make a snap judgment. He wasn't impulsive. The Bible says in Genesis 24:21 (NIV)
Without saying a word, the man watched her closely to learn whether or not the LORD had made his journey successful.
If you are going to really reach your goals in life, sometimes you have to delay gratification. You have to do the tough thing instead of the fun thing, the right thing instead of the pleasurable thing.
Any goal that's worth achieving is going to have obstacles in the way. You need to have a long-term view so, when difficulties come, you can persevere knowing that you are going to get past it.
God's timing is perfect and ours is not. When you find yourself in God's waiting room, just be patient and persistent. A God-given vision will always be fulfilled
Rick Warren's Daily Devotional: http://www.saddlebackresources.com/ from YOUVersion Bible
(All materials used in the digiscap are from the cottagearts.net)
