Wisdom from Proverbs

Today is Good Friday. I read chapter six this morning in Proverbs. I was drawn to the example of the ant in regards to laziness. I find that when I am overwhelmed, or at least feel overwhelmed, I can get lazy. I can become a poor performer and can scarcely get anything done. For some of you its the same feeling. I can't get my homework done. I can't make time for God. I can't keep up with all the demands of my life. But as I look into the wisdom of God's word, I find hope.

Verses 9-11 say,

"How long will you lie there, you sluggard?
When will you get up from your sleep?
A little sleep, a little slumber,
a little folding of the hand to rest--
and poverty will come on you like a thief
and scarcity like an armed man."

When there's things

When there's things to be done, get things done. I find that most of the time I need motviation. Rather than just sleeping in, or letting it go, I need to make things happen. You need to take control of your life. Grab the rudder of your ship and steer it towards a destination rather than merely letting go and sailing wherever the winds may blow. Refuse poor performand! Resist poor grades! Get some things done. I will do so today.

If I get a chance before tonight's Good Friday Service, I will post how my day went. The service starts @ 7:30pm here at Northwest Chapel, 6700 Rings Road, Dublin, Ohio. Consider yourself and your family invited.

Pastor d