We must, therefore, become as a child with regard to our will. It means a reward, prize, prize of victory, it means to receive a decoration in time as well as eternity. The interesting thing is that the decoration in time is something that ultimately takes place in the mental attitude of the soul whereas the decoration in eternity will be something that is overt and noticed as well. We need to understand that ultimately the reward includes a visible decoration on the resurrection body plus great blessings in the eternal state. It also refers to the intimacy of having a relationship with God in time and therefore reaching ultra-supergrace or the maximum form of the experience of resurrection life in time.
Most people give up just when they're about to achieve success or victory.
This is why nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. The grace aspect of God not only is inviting us as a part of the call, but calling us to a vocation. There is a great blessing from silence. Then instead of talking to yourself, there is the privilege of talking to the Lord in silence and thanking Him for all He has done for you. Do not despise the silence of the Lord.