I AM DILIGENT - Proverbs 13:4
"Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper."
DEVOTIONAL
Diligence is more than just hard work—it’s faithfulness, consistency, and perseverance in what God has called you to do. It’s about showing up every day, even when you don’t see immediate results, and trusting that God blesses the work of those who are steadfast in Him.
Proverbs 21:5 tells us, "The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty."
Proverbs 10:4 reminds us, "Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth." Being diligent means staying committed to your calling, pushing past distractions, and keeping your focus on the purpose God has set before you. It’s about doing everything as unto the Lord, even when no one is watching.
Galatians 6:9 encourages us, "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Diligence is not just about effort—it’s about endurance. God sees your faithfulness, and He will bring the harvest in due season.
So today, commit to diligence in your faith, your work, and your purpose. Trust that as you walk in obedience, God is ordering your steps and preparing a reward for your faithfulness.
Reflection Questions:
1️⃣ In what area of your life is God calling you to be more diligent?
2️⃣ How can you stay faithful even when you don’t see immediate results?
3️⃣ What is one daily habit you can commit to that will strengthen your diligence?
Challenge:
Write down one goal or assignment that requires diligence. Pray for perseverance and take one step forward in it today.
How do you stay diligent when challenges arise?
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