Comments on: Gazelle intensity is scriptural

By: Fielding Hurst

Fielding Hurst — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:44:26 +0000

i hope it’s “spurts”. We had some Gazzelle getting out of debt, but have to admit to some coasting after that.

By: Friday Stack | rocket finance

Friday Stack | rocket finance — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:32:58 +0000

[...] Little by Little makes the assertion that “gazelle intensity” is Scriptural. I agree with glbl guy that certain things in life require our undivided attention – and the Bible [...]

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By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:59:44 +0000

One thing I have learned about Cheetah’s is they can only run at blazing speed going in a straight line. So the waving a Gazelle does throws them off.
I fully agree with getting out of debt and am personally working on doing this as well. God does help us as we step up and make godly choices. Yet if you look closely at the verse quoted in the post it is specifically talking about making a pledge, or taking a loan on behalf of another. This is way more dangerous then being in debt yourself, and I believe not allowing sleep to come to you before getting out or a co-signed loan is a very wise action.

By: glblguy

glblguy — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:06:00 +0000

@Sean – I agree and I also think it’s applicable to many things in our lives.

@Lynnae – It’s a struggle for me too. I don’t think Gazelle’s can be that intense for very long either (i.e. your stamina), they would get tired. The point is they are Gazelle intense in “spurts” when needed, but always on the lookout for the Cheetah, and constantly aware that the Cheetah is on the prowl.

By: Lynnae @ Being Frugal.net

Lynnae @ Being Frugal.net — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:50:39 +0000

I don’t think I’m very good at gazelle intensity in any area of my life. I can keep it up for the short term, but then burnout sets in. I wonder if gazelles have a lot of stamina? I sure don’t!

I think I’m more of a slow and steady wins the race kind of person.

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By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:35:30 +0000

All to often we expect God to just miracle us out of a situation. I believe that gazelle intensity is necessary for getting out of debt. Another scripture that relates to this situation is Proverbs (one of my favorite books, in case it doesn’t show!) 10:4 ” He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.”

We have got to keep plugging along until the task at hand is complete. Great post!