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Wisdom Prayer

Work Hard!

Work Hard!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who work hard. In Jesus’s name, amen.

Proverbs 6:6-8 (ESV) is a well know proverb about ants.

“Go to the ant, O sluggard;
consider her ways, and be wise.
Without having any chief,
officer, or ruler,
she prepares her bread in summer
and gathers her food in harvest.”

Proverbs 10:5 (ESV), in contrast, is about a two people. One is industrious and the other is not.

“He who gathers in summer is a prudent son,
but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.”

Which of these two people do you aspire to be? The sluggard and “he who sleeps” seem to be very much alike. Pray and ask God to direct your paths. Be like the prudent son.

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Don’t be a Sluggard!

Don’t be a Sluggard!

I pray for wisdom for those who take their dedication to work seriously. In Jesus’s name, amen.

King Solomon uses a creature that would normally be overlooked, and he turns an ant into the hero of the story.

Proverbs 6:6-11 (ESV) compares an industrious ant to a person who does not work hard.

“Go to the ant, O sluggard;
consider her ways, and be wise.
Without having any chief,
officer, or ruler,
she prepares her bread in summer
and gathers her food in harvest.
How long will you lie there, O sluggard?
When will you arise from your sleep?
A little sleep, a little slumber,
a little folding of the hands to rest,
and poverty will come upon you like a robber,
and want like an armed man.”

Take Solomon’s answer to heart. Bring renewed discipline and dedication to your work. Put in perspective how well a small creature can be so productive.

Take action steps. Prevent poverty.

Tell me what you think in the comments below.

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Wisdom Prayer

Don’t be a Sluggard!

Don’t be a Sluggard!

I pray for wisdom for those who are dedic. In Jesus’ name, amen.

King Solomon uses an example of a creature that would normally be overlooked, and he turns the ant into a hero.

Proverbs 6:6-11 (ESV) compares industrious ants to a person who does not work hard.

“Go to the ant, O sluggard;
consider her ways, and be wise.
Without having any chief,
officer, or ruler,
she prepares her bread in summer
and gathers her food in harvest.
How long will you lie there, O sluggard?
When will you arise from your sleep?
A little sleep, a little slumber,
a little folding of the hands to rest,
and poverty will come upon you like a robber,
and want like an armed man.”

Take what Solomon says to heart. Bring renewed discipline and dedication to your work. Learn from example, and note how well a small creature can be so productive.

Take action steps. Prevent poverty.

Tell me what you think in the comments below.