Title: Diligence In Our Living
Scripture:
Diligence is a product of commitment. A diligent person is wholeheartedly committed in whatever they do. He or she is “passionate” about life and zealous for good works. Without diligence success will be mirage. Christ, our example shows diligence in every aspect of his ministry including His time in the prayer room. (Mark 1:35). The basic virtue of diligence involves having a decisive, intentional approach to life. Sadly, this is lacking in some who claim to be Christian. They are those who put off, sidestep, maneuver out of, or procrastinate with respect to that which needs to be done in the kingdom of the Lord. It seems impossible to move some “Christians” into action. The fire and enthusiasm of the early church is missing. Fervor and enthusiasm are the keys to success in the Lord’s work. The scriptures tell us “doing the will of God from your heart.” – Ephesians 6:6
What is your attitude to work?
Instant Gratification, hard work pays off over time, but laziness pays off now. If your thoughts are “I want it now, I want it cheap, and I want it free” then you are not paying the price of diligence. The bible says, “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.” (Proverbs 22:29)
[pullquote] Diligence is the mother of good luck – Benjamin Franklin [/pullquote]
Developing a Diligent Life, we must :
- Clearly write your vision and goals. Without a vision, people wander around aimlessly
- Learn your craft or trade until you master it. Don’t take short cuts to the top. Life has a means of questions you will be unable to answer.
- Wake up to Reality. You won’t find a million dollars buried behind your house or Gold coins on the streets
- Seek wise counsel from those who have gone through the process you are trying to get through.
- Always put God first in all that you do.
Finally, Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up ( Galatians 6:9). In our life, in our relationships, in our prayer life and in our walk with God
God Bless you
Prayer Point
- Father, help me to endure to the end
- My hand and My feet, from today be diligent in Jesus name
- Every spirit of procrastination around me be destroyed in the name of Jesus
