KEEP WORKING (a reminder)

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Proverbs 21:5

The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.


When the year began many had a lot of expectations. Some went from one programme to another seeking for one blessing or the other. There would have been a lot of promises targeted at the end of the year.

Depending on what one is expecting, some may get it, yet some may not.


Especially in our country, there is this mentality that one would just make it, that is: "a tree just appears out of thin air". (no wonder some believe in miracle or more correctly magic bank credit alerts, hmm)


No,


there is always a planting, a nurturing, then a full growth.


We should remember that if:


*  It is work, we should expect to spend energy


* It is a journey, we should expect it to take some time.


* it is a training, we should expect to learn


* it is a business, it will grow from stage to stage


* it is a marriage, we live it day after day


* it is children, we have to train and raise them


* it is a ministry, we must minister


* it is a position of authority, we must lead and lead well.


No matter our expectation, we should understand that if it tarries, it could yet be more opportunity to prepare for it.


If we concentrate only on the difficulties we will not get far to achieve victory.


When the challenges come we will overcome.


As believers we do not just desire aimlessly, we live purposefully, understanding that we receive to give.


Proverbs 4:18

But the path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.


May we get better day after day.


May we receive greater and better than we expect.


May we profit in all.


May we remain relevant.


He calls us blessed.


Love

@ the watcher.

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