With regard to my former question, about 'phoning the Government. Iwas having a problem with what Pension I should be on. And I learnt in business, if you ever want something, go to the man at the top. Well, I DID manage to get our Pirme Minister John Howards, privat number, (can't say from who) and actually spoke to his secretary and received a lovely letter, explaining my situation to me. Have you ever tried it? What astoundied me, is that I COULD NOT get hold of my local Member of Parliment!
2007-10-22 00:17:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Good Grief you got little johnnies private number, you are brave, did you have to listen to a policy speech before you spoke to the secretary!!! Who did you have to bribe!!! LOL
Nah I think its more a case of him running scared so he is letting us know that he is a "man of the people" aaaawww isnt that sweet.
I would like to see one of our american friends get GWB private number. HHHAAAA
2007-10-23 01:26:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well done, justme!
Persistence pays is one of the cliches I use often, and for the most part I believe it. I do have a caveat; persistence doesn't mean doing the same thing that doesn't work over and over-to me persistence means that if one way of doing things doesn't work, then keeping trying different things until you are succesful.
2007-10-22 07:29:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Several Bible verses talk about persistent prayer.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 tells us, “Keep on praying.”
“The Lord’s Prayer” (Matthew 6:9-13) teaches us to pray for our daily needs.
“One day Jesus told his disciples a story to illustrate their need for constant prayer and to show them that they must never give up” (Luke 18:1). The next verses tell of a widow who pleaded with an unjust judge. He finally gave in to her request, worn down by her determination. How much more will God, the righteous Judge, listen to the persistent prayers of His loved ones?
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7).
“O LORD, I cry out to you. I will keep on pleading day by day” (Psalm 88:13). “Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Our joy, prayers, and thankfulness to God should not fluctuate with our circumstances, needs, or feelings. Obeying these three commands -- rejoice, persevere, give thanks -- often goes against our nature. But if we make a practiced, conscious decision to be obedient, we will gain a new perspective.
2007-10-22 07:22:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think the majority of the time, Yes!
Mandela is but one example.
The Scottish Inn will be another one fine day.
A fine line exists between stubborness and perserverance. Stubborness is not all bad.
2007-10-22 07:29:52 · answer #4 · answered by Southern Comfort 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My personal experience is that persistence is about the only thing thing that does pay.
2007-10-22 11:26:29 · answer #5 · answered by geniepiper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Will there's a will, there's a way and persistence does pay off.
2007-10-22 08:37:52 · answer #6 · answered by Lady G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well done, and yes persistence usually does pay in the end.
2007-10-22 07:29:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have tried it, but not with your success. Good for you!....victories, even small ones, are out there if we just keep trying.
2007-10-22 12:12:45 · answer #8 · answered by night-owl gracie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The squeaky wheel does get greased.
2007-10-22 10:34:28 · answer #9 · answered by Dr Jello 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atta way to go girl ! !
2007-10-22 12:37:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋