day 430: "Stick-To-It-ness"

The best of the best know that quitting early or not finishing something is a permanent decision that leaves no one feeling good. If we are the quitter or the person who leaves something undone then we don't feel good about our performance. If we are the party depending on someone else to complete or finish a job and they either quit or just don't complete the task then we are left holding the goods and are disappointed in them. That is why the people who rise to the top, receive the next big assignment, and are granted the best work are the people who have "Stick-To-It-ness". These people don't know the meaning of the word quit and they would rather work around the clock than miss a deadline or not finish something that is given to them. It is a noble and admirable trait to have and it is one that we should all try and adopt and develop. People who can be counted and depended upon are people that others look up to and respect. Among peers they become the ones that others go to for assistance. When the nod comes for the next leader, no one can take away anything from these people as their promotions are earned and worthy. Or course, it is important that the "way" they go about getting their work done is also deemed respectful and admirable. But if that is there along with "Stick-To-It-ness", they will rise and be rewarded for their efforts and achievements. We should all strive to be one of these people. God is this way. He sticks to us no matter how we live, achieve, fail or even turn our back on him. He is the great example of "Stick-To-It-ness". Paul tells us so in Romans 8:38-38; "I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord" God sticks to us and He sticks with us. Today, let's follow his example and see if we can't add a little more "Stick-To-It-ness" to who we are.

Reference: Romans 8:38-39