I think about the need for diligence.

Welcome to another look into the life and message of Elizabeth Aliet,

who called us to live to a higher standard each day and not be satisfied with throwing

a little religion into life as a shallow substitute for giving God our best.

As our series continues in the coming weeks we'll hear from family, friends

and others influenced by Elizabeth's life and message. And whether you're joining us

for the first time a special welcome to you or you've been with us before,

thank you for joining us today.

Our theme for today is diligence.

Diligence has been defined as that constant and earnest effort to do what you've

started to do. We're up to part two and three of a short four-part series on

diligence. We'll hear from Samantha Legoy during Elizabeth's last

years. Samantha was one of her caregivers and she'll talk about something surprising about Elizabeth.

Also some thoughts on learning a new language, which could take a lot of diligence.

Well, let's go to part two.

This gateway to joy program is about loving God. Now how would you

complete this sentence? What would be the word or words that go in the blank?

Loving God means blank.

You are loved with an everlasting love.

That's what the Bible says and underneath are the everlasting arms.

This is your friend Elizabeth Elliott.

Talking again today about that rather rare word, diligence. To be diligent means to do your utmost.

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