Defined as exertion, a vigorous and determined attempt. To labor, to apply energy to a task.

Effort gets us out of the bed in the morning. Effort opens the Bible to search for life’s answers.

Effort extends us toward a goal. It is the energy we put forth to accomplish.

Usually effort is put forth with an end result in mind. Many times the only thing we have control over is our effort.

Results cannot always be determined.

Effort can.

Effort, even without talent can be successful.
Effort, with persistence, can pay off.

Many times God calls us to exert effort toward someone or toward some task. We do not know what the end result of our effort will bring.

Have you ever been prodded toward someone or some task,

God asks only for our effort.
I encounter God often when he will tell me go to do something.

All I am accountable for is the exertion of effort toward that task.

I can put forth “effort”.
His Word tells me to honor Him with effort toward His assigned task.

The end result is His.

I do not even need to be overly concerned with the result. It’s driven by Him.

Paul once said that it did not matter who received credit, as long as a soul was saved.

Taking credit is wanting more than you are called to do.

If God has called you to a task, put forth Effort into getting it done.

Put forth the effort, He can use a committed Heart.

He takes our effort and changes lives, answers prayers, heals bodies and converts souls.

Terry
June 23, 2015