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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