The slogan for Rutgers football team during their 2006 rise was “chopping wood”. Chopping wood was meant by the coaching staff to symbolize staying focused on the task at hand. How often are we distracted by circumstances that are out of our control or things that really aren't that important in the big picture? What could we gain by keeping focused on the task at hand?
The book of Proverbs has a lot to say a being diligent (and folks say Proverbs is only about wisdom!). Diligence is rewarded with positions of authority (Proverbs 12:24), an abundance through hard work (Proverbs 28:19), and the ability to give without sparing (Proverbs 21:26). So, what does it take to be a diligent person? Diligent people are planners (Proverbs 21:5), take care of business without procrastinating (Proverbs 10:5), and prize their possessions (Proverbs 12:27).
Things may not always look like they are going our way. If you don't believe me, just ask David (Psalm 13) or Job. If this is where you are, Romans 5:3-4 has good news for you, “...suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” So no matter whether things are going well or we're in need of some good news, let's keep chopping wood.
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