Devotionals

Deligence

by Jane H. Young 
10/05/22
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Diligence             Jane H. Young 

We must guard our hearts with diligence and realize everything we do flows from the heart. Diligence is an intentional action we should take everyday making sure  not only to guard our hearts; but to not  be passive or accepting of everything and anything that wants to enter. 

If we are not diligent to guard against the things of this world, such as evil thoughts, lustful desires and abundance of temptations, which are pushed at us daily with tremendous force; then trust me when I say our enemy ,Satan, is patiently standing by and ready to take you on a hell bound path.

“Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life.”
Proverbs 4:23 NASB1995

Throughout the Bible we are encouraged and even commanded to be diligent. Without a diligent pursuing  of  righteousness and obedience, we will experience symptoms of heart failure. We should earnestly endeavor to use the gifts and talents that God has given to us.

We need to work like this might be our last day. We never know when the Lord will return to take us home. Therefore we need to be diligently seeking to share the good news of the gospel with as many people as we can.

Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

It’s time to try again, Do what God has called you to do. Don’t be lazy.   Surrender to God’s Way of doing things . Stop making excuses and Start listening to what God has to say concerning every area of your life. 

“But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.”James 1:22 NASB1995

Let His Word lead your life. Let His Word guide your footsteps. 

Prayer: Lord, help me to hear and recognize your voice each day. Show me how to distinguish between the false voices clamoring for my attention and your voice.  I choose to move forward in what You  have prepared for me to do. 

Jane lives in Myrtle Beach, SC. Her goal in life is to be a light for God in all she does