It takes strength

THE DAILY MOTIVATOR
Wednesday, February 13, 2008

It takes strength
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It takes strength to do what must be done when the work is
unpleasant and uncomfortable. It takes strength to persist
in the face of obstacles, when it would be much easier to
simply give up.

It takes strength to be polite to someone when that person
has been rude to you. It takes strength to be truthful when
a lie would be more convenient.

It takes strength to build for the future. It takes strength
to resist temptations and distractions.

It takes strength to do what is right. It takes strength to
make an effort when it would be easier to make up an excuse.

It takes strength to do all these things. And all the while,
these are the very things that build even more strength.

Be truthful, do what you know is right, put forth effort
when it is called for, persist, and the more you do so, the
more easily you'll be able to do so. Exercise your strength,
and you'll surely grow stronger, more capable, and
successful in each endeavor.

Ralph Marston