Diligence. Proverbs 12

Hi there! If you are reading the Proverbs in 31 Days with me, today (Saturday) we are reading Proverbs chapter 12.

Here is what I heard using the SOAP method:

Scripture: Proverbs 12:11

He who works his land will have abundant food,

but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment.

Observation:

Those who diligently work toward their goals will achieve them.

Application:

Do you want to be closer to God and more in tune with his plan for your life? Be diligent about reading his word, praying and meeting with Him.

Do you want a family that is connected and shows love to each other and others? Work towards that goal.

What is it you really want from your time on earth? What do you think God has in mind for you?

Ask him. Listen. And then work diligently towards just that, rather than just dreaming about it.

Sure, I want to achieve lots of things. But I have to be realistic and realize I can only be diligent in working on a set amount. Also, I need to work my land, not someone else’s. God has different plans for each of us. Rather than chasing my fantasies, or those of someone else, I need to meet with God more about my priorities and His plans for me. Then I need to be diligent on those things.

Prayer:

Lord, thank you for this reminder to be diligent in my work… and that I have limitations. I can only do so much well. Please guide me as I continue to restructure my priorities and work towards those things you have in mind for me. I want to produce abundant fruit, not just chase fantasies aimlessly.

What about you?

How do you keep your priorities and plans in check?

Are you willing to be a truly diligent worker?

Or, what else struck you in today’s reading?