Ultimatum of Diligence...

Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless; 2 Pet.3:14 Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience. Heb.4:11 And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, Heb.6:11 Whether of body... or mind or soul... it requires diligence to conquer the goal! *** Diligence is not like a task we check from to-do listsIt is no once-and-done accomplishment high-fived and kissedBut a constant challenge traversed on the turf of TodayWhere often slips and stumbles hurt, reprimand and dismayTempting us to yield to what seems a less demanding way Diligence is not something that is effortless and swiftBut a persistent ‘pressing to,’ so that we do not driftAway from guidelines to habits not focused on the goalOf mastering the disciplines of body, mind, and soulWhere each step of the journey is part of the sacred whole Ultimate diligence is not dressed in dashing façadeBut in humble awareness of sure reckoning with GodIt heeds the beckoning of Love and considers its dueRelying on God’s Word to remain undeterred and trueMotivated my Heaven’s Rest when diligence is through © Janet Martin