Lifeline Today Monday July 6 The Need for Diligence He who has a slack hand becomes poor, But the hand of the diligent makes rich. Proverbs 10:4 (NKJV) You subscribe to poverty if you are idle. There can never be a prosperous lazy man. Every word synonymous with blessing is diligence. Poverty doesn't jump on people; they become poor through slackness. Slack is synonymous to lack. When you are slack concerning your life pursuit, you are inviting lack. If you are slow in action because you regard yourself as careful or cautious, you will end up as low. Diligence is the price you pay for excellence. Diligence connotes hard, tireless, relentless approach to work. The diligent one always stands out. The hard worker is always the top worker. You can't miss your place at the top if you are diligent. (Proverbs 22:29). People may not like your face or your grammar, let them like your work. (Proverbs 12:24). It is the person behind the product or service that sells not the service or product. This is your day. Wisdom Fountain: “Work is doing it. Discipline is doing it every day. Diligence is doing it well every day.” Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the gifts, talents, and opportunities You have placed in my life. I pray for more grace to be diligent and faithful in all that I do. Remove from my heart every spirit of procrastination, complacency, distraction, and weariness. Grant me the discipline to stay focused on my tasks and the wisdom to prioritize my time effectively. Help me to approach my daily work not as a burden, but to serve and bring glory to You. Let my dedication reflect Your excellence in everything I put my hand to in Jesus' name.