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Diligence can be defined as persistent hard work and dedication to assigned tasks. Knowing the undeniable fact that diligence increases the chances of success, why do we therefore shy away from being diligent in our work? Could laziness, incompetence, or disbelief that hard work pays be some of the reasons?
God has promised the diligent person great success and visibility (Proverbs 22:29). He promises that if we wait on Him, we shall work tirelessly and with hope (Isaiah 40:31).
So are you a consistently hard worker, or do you habitually put off imminent work for another day?
Are you discouraged that your hard work has not YET yielded fruit? Are you looking for a new direction or a short cut? Or are you envious of those who seem to get along, while you, with all your honesty, seem to face challenges from every direction?
Isaac dug and lost several water wells before his neighbors refrained from striving with him; Isaac stayed diligent, and eventually reaped at Rehoboth (Genesis 26:19-22). Joshua led the Israelites round Jericho’s walls seven times, until the wall collapsed, Solomon diligently built the temple in Jerusalem, and the first Apostles fearlessly took the gospel to the rest of the world!
God promises a blessed, fitting end for those who work diligently (Psalms 128:2). He reminds us to help the weak with the proceeds from our hard work (Acts 20:35).
There are divine rewards in being diligent and persevering! Will you do so from today onward?

Lesson of the Week

1. Work hard; do not return to a life of indolence or you will lose your blessings (Luke 9:62).
2. Persevere, look to God, and obtain your just reward (Galatians 6:9).
I will work diligently and as if God is my employer! I will not look to either side, but will focus on the tasks at hand, believing that God will reward my steadfast character with abundance.  
God is my strength and my help in times of trouble. Working consistently with all my power, knowledge, and wisdom will surely yield dividends. God is my provider, and I shall not waver in faith or strength.
I will focus on the promises of God: He makes a way, straightens crooked paths, and levels every mountain of adversity! God never fails, and He will not fail me.
He has promised that if I remain diligent, He will feed me with the good of the land (Isaiah 1:19).
I resolve this day to carefully plan my work under God’s guidance, and to diligently work my plan!
Jesus will call me a faithful steward if I persevere in multiplying the talents I have been given; I will be fruitful, and I will glorify my heavenly Father with His rewards of diligence.
Will you join me today in planning well, working hard, and staying on task consistently?
Rewards and Honor from Him who desires to give you all things - The King of Kings!

Weekly Nugget: “He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding” (Proverbs 12:11; KJV).

Dr. Kene D. Ewulu ministers from Columbia, South Carolina, The United States.
All scriptures were linked from www.biblegateway.com

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