Recently, I had a conversation with someone that really got me thinking about what marks successful people from unsuccessful people.
Most of us,.... if you cut down into the fiber of our being, ....aren't really committed to do whatever it takes to succeed. We want to lose weight......but not at the expense of cutting out sugar, starch, whatever. We set career goals.......but if it takes away too much from our social life, ...well.....I will just switch majors to something not so strenuous.
The bottom line? We just don't WANT things bad enough.
In reference to the above, I have been personally thinking about this as regards to my prayer life. How much do I, do you, do any of us, really WANT that deep, abiding intimacy with the Lord???
There is a verse that is resonating within me...."I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach Me, for who is he who would devote himself to be close to Me, says the Lord??" (Jer 30:21)
Here is a challenging thought: Tiger Woods has DEVOTED himself to one thing; being the greatest golfer ever.
How bad does he WANT it?
I heard another pro talk about Tiger, saying the difference between him and everyone else is simple: Tiger is more COMMITTED. He works harder, ....is more focused, .... sacrifices more.......
Tiger is DEVOTED.
How devoted..????? Take a look at this, then ask yourself as I did, ....."If he is that committed to a game, golf, with no eternal consequences,......."
You get the point.
Enjoy....PB
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