For some, it is merely a chore, but for others, mowing the lawn is a work of art. Beautiful patterns of finely cut lines that even Claude Monet could appreciate and the world’s best greens-keepers would hope to model.
Those who master this skill know that it requires more than just practice. While practice is critical for success, true excellence also demands an unwavering desire for perfection and meticulous attention to detail.
This type of excellence also applies to your faith and walk with Christ. No this does not mean that you have arrived or for that matter will ever arrive to perfection– Not even close. It means that you bring your very best with the knowledge and skill that you have developed to this point and continue to develop over a lifetime. You can take-in all the word of God and prayer that you want but you also have to put that knowledge into action. If the mower only had knowledge and skill but lacked any standard for excellence then the skill was never brought to its fullest which would be evident in his work. Work hard, develop your faith and seek excellence in all that you do.