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Proverbs 14:23 (KJV)- “In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.”
Hard work is an essential principle for achieving success. It is the steady discipline of doing what is needed at the right time and going the extra mile to reach meaningful goals. Those who truly desire to prosper understand that there is no shortcut to success; hard work is the seed that must be sown. Many who jump from one pursuit to another, hoping for easier outcomes, often find themselves further from their goals. This tendency to look for the “easier” path is often a sign of avoiding hard work, which cannot lead into the God kind of prosperity.
If you truly desire a breakthrough, you must learn to persevere. The priority of pleasure is the beginning of poverty. Those who prioritize comfort over diligence will find it difficult to prosper. It is essential to examine and question any tendency toward ease and comfort when it distracts from purposeful effort. True hard work is not merely about activity but is result-oriented, meaning that work should continue until the desired outcome is achieved. Success is not for the fainthearted but for those who press on despite challenges.
Remember, hard work is a continuous journey that brings rewards when pursued with persistence. Determine today to keep pushing forward and resist the urge to quit until you see the fruits of your labor.
START-UP PRAYER:
Lord, grant me the grace to prioritize hard work over fleeting pleasures, so that I may see lasting success and prosperity, in Jesus name. Amen.
PRAYER FOR A NATION
BURKINA FASO
Extreme poverty has led to massive migration of workers to Cote d’Ivoire for seasonal work, where the majority convert to Islam. Approximately half the population is Muslim and the remainder is equally divided among Christians and ethnic religions. Unfortunately, each of these groups is also deeply involved in the occult. The church has not escaped the challenges facing the Burkinabe. There is great need for leadership, mentoring, financial support, and a willingness to evangelize the unreached.
PRAYER FOR THE NATION
Father, in the name of Jesus, we pray for the church in this land so that they can remain bold and united in the face of growing persecution in the Name of Jesus.
PRAYER FOR THE LEADERS
Father, in the name of Jesus, we ask that you will sovereignly place the right people in power, those that will implement your plan and will in this land despite any opposition in Jesus Name.
PRAYER FOR ISRAEL
Father in the name of Jesus, we bind every false religion and false doctrine that does not acknowledge Your eternal plan for the land and people of Israel in the Name of Jesus.
PRAYER FOR UNITY IN THE CHURCH
Father, in the name of Jesus, we ask for grace to look past denominational barriers and see each other as brothers and sisters in Christ, united by the same Spirit. Let Your peace reign in our hearts, and may we be a reflection of Your love to the world in Jesus Name.
PRAYER FOR SOULS / REVIVAL
Father, in the name of Jesus, we pray that God would free them from the slavery of sin and from the grip of the enemy in Jesus Name.
STUDY THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
· Genesis 25-26
- Psalm 13
- Matthew 13
