WHERE’S THE SHORTCUT?
Everyone wants to be successful but who would not turn down the chance to use a shortcut.
There was a woman who had won a long marathon years ago. She came in first and was rewarded for her great skill, perseverance and diligence to finish this race. Later, as they checked tapes and interviewed people, they realized that she wasn’t even in the marathon. She jumped in at the end.
It takes a very deceptive person to attempt something like that.
As we continue in our series to be “profile peekers”, we will again take a look at the Proverbs 31 woman.
Prov.31:14 “She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar.”
This woman goes the extra mile for quality.
What she does, she does with excellence.
Nothing is mediocre. Mediocre is lacking exceptional quality or ability.
Nothing that God does, or does for us, is mediocre.
God never takes shortcuts when it comes to his children nor should you when it comes to your God.
Rom.16:19 “Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I am full of joy over you.”
Are you productive, hardworking and willing to be obedient to be successful?
We always want God’s best and blessings but God isn’t a candy machine.
Just like you are diligent and obedient at work, God expects you to be that way for His Kingdom.
This starts first in your marriage and then leads to others outside of marriage.
A common commitment to excellence is one of the most vital bonds to holding a marriage together.
You should strive for excellence in yourself, not in your partner.
You should recognize the need for raising your standards and setting new records for yourself.
I don’t think that nothing pleases me more than to find myself in a situation that does not annoy me anymore.
It feels so good to be able to function peacefully under a stressful situation.
The evil one does not relax nor does he let up attacking your marriage.
Remember, just because you have overcome in an area, don’t think that another one won’t come up in a different direction.
Tomorrow will bring new challenges but that will give you an opportunity to excel beyond what you have done today.
Are you putting your heart and soul into your marriage?
Are you giving everything you can the way you do for your hobbies or other interests?
Are you striving for total quality in your marriage?
1Tim.5:10 “Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.”
This wise woman has let the Holy Spirit do the guiding and she became the vessel.
This woman is fine with “dirt work”, because she works willingly with her hands.
When you are doing good work for your family keep your mind on it and don’t be weary.
Go the extra mile! This is your only marriage to shine in!!
NO SHORTCUTS!!
Be cheerful!!! You can do it!!!
NOTE: Don’t miss tomorrow’s post. Daily there is a new post.
LOVE YOUR SPOUSE 
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