“The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.”
Proverbs 21:5 (NKJV)

AUGUST 12 - As buses and trucks spewed out exhaust and a dusty haze clouded the street lights, she wouldn’t give up; neither would she listen to excuses. Attending church since a mere toddler, when the young mother moved into a new neighborhood in the city, she diligently questioned her neighbors, faithfully searched the area newspaper, and patiently checked the telephone book, praying that God would lead her small family into the right place to worship. It took a little discipline, hard work, and time, but it was well worth it, since years later, those very same children repeated their mother’s diligence, searching for a place to worship in whatever city they lived. Diligence requires discipline, hard work, and time. In other words, it requires a marked effort. For us to delight in the promises of God, we must continually apply diligence to our efforts. God’s system is not arranged in such a way that a one-time action produces lasting results. God’s way of progress requires diligence, faithfulness, and patience.

The same principle applies for any endeavor. We cannot expect to be physically fit by exercising one week out of the year. To see positive results, we must continue for several months, and for lasting results, we must make exercise a part of our daily lifestyle! All of us want to achieve more and do great things, but we only experience true greatness by diligently applying God’s principles to our lives. Diligence bridges the gap between discipline and reward. Anyone can discipline himself for a day, but only discipline coupled with diligence causes us to lay hold of Heaven’s reward.

I refuse to have a slack hand knowing it leads to poverty. I walk in plenty and not in lack because I diligently apply God’s principles to my life.

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