My Word Journey on DILIGENCE

1828 Dictionary: Steady application in business of any kind; constant effort to accomplish what is undertaken; exertion of body or mind without unnecessary delay or sloth; due attention; industry; assiduity.

Dictionary.com: Constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken; persistent exertion of body or mind.

Lds.org: 'And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;'

                    -2 Peter 1:5

'Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me:'

                    -2 Timothy 4:9

'All victory and glory is brought to pass unto you through your diligence, faithfulness, and prayers of faith.'

                   -Dn'C 103:36

Quotes: 'Diligence is the mother of Good Luck'

                   -Benjamin Franklin 

'Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence.'

                   -Abigail Adams

Personal Definition: Perseverance and never giving up, even when life gets hard. Abigail Adams is one of my favorite examples of Diligence.