Lady Wisdom asks, “What is it that is causing you to sleep? What has robbed you of your energy?”
A wise youth makes hay
while the sun shines, but what a shame to see a lad who sleeps away his hour of
opportunity. Proverbs 10:5 TLB
There are so many
distractions in our society today. These distractions can cause us to sleep and
not be aware of the available opportunities. We call these things time
robbers. Some of these time-wasters are complaining, gossiping, watching TV,
hanging out with negative people, procrastination, and doing unnecessary activities,
to name a few. The distractions can be a physical object or a mental diversion
that leaves one in a dream state or paralyzed for long periods. Not
eating right, not getting exercise, or taking time to plan out the day leaves us open
to distractions that steal our ability to focus on what is most important. Our
life is experiencing a detour. We become tired and overwhelmed. When we need to
be alert and awake, we find ourselves asleep, missing our hour of opportunity.
Finding out what is our
energy robbers will help us to regroup and take back our will power and
strength. Those habits that allow us to grow and become more excited about life
will give us the energy to focus on our dreams and goals. The practices that
promote growth and well-being must be incorporated into a daily routine. These
actions will help us to be prepared for our hour of opportunity.
There are things that we
can do to make sure that we are alert to what is happening and following with
the will of God for our lives. Daily prayer and biblical meditation will feed
our mind and spirit. As we take time to commune with God, He reveals to us what
we need to do next. Eating real food and drinking water will help to energize
our body and give us the strength we need to finish tasks. Surrounding ourselves
with like-minded people inspires us to look at opportunities and see the value
in them. Having great mentors and counselors who can fill us hope will
provide a joyful expectation for good outcomes.
Spending time with God
and His word is the ultimate energizer. We are watering our souls and bringing
light to our dreams. God’s word will give us the courage to get up and work
because we know that with God, all things are possible.
Prayer:
Dear Lord, I am grateful
that you provide for us the hope that we need to get up and work will the sun
is shining and when opportunities abound. Help us not to get weary in doing the
beneficial things that will propel our success. We need your guidance and your
strength.
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