MARCH 14, 2024

DILIGENCE ALWAYS RULES

Proverbs 12:24
“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.”

Diligence is more than just working hard; it is about doing things with care and attention. When you are diligent, you pay close attention to details and give your best effort in everything you do. It is like a craftsman carefully shaping a piece of wood, making sure every stroke is precise.

Diligence is a quality that makes for excellent leadership, because while others often run over tasks with a mind to just finish, a diligent man works smart and focuses on what is important, giving attentive detail to every area, so that nothing fails or falls short of the standard. Thus, a diligent man will always be preferred to sit over the affairs of a company, nation etc.

Remember, when you are diligent you are setting yourself up to rule, just as our opening text states. Therefore, commit to being diligent in every area of your life. Whether it is at work, business, or home, give your best effort and trust that God will bless your diligent efforts with success. Amen.

DAILY PRAYER GUIDE

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Startup Prayer: Father in the name of Jesus, cause my heart to learn and observe diligence in all that I do, that I may rule in the sphere that you have ordained for me, in the name of Jesus.

PRAYER FOR A NATION-SWAZILAND
The impact of HIV and AIDS cannot be overstated – it has devastated the population. Life expectancy plummeted to age 32 in 2008 and 26% of adults are HIV-positive. Sixty-one percent of all deaths could be attributed to HIV/AIDS.

Prayer for the nation: Father in the name of Jesus, we ask that you pour out your Spirit upon the nation Swaziland, and cause the land to be renewed. Heal this nation, in the name of Jesus.

Prayer for the leaders:Father in the name of Jesus, in these difficult and trying times, cause the heart of Swaziland leaders to turn to you in total reliance for a turnaround, in the name of Jesus.

PRAYER FOR ISRAEL – (Ps 122:6)
Father in the name of Jesus, we ask today that there will be peace in Jerusalem and that your purposes be established in that city. Amen (Ps 122:6)

PRAYER FOR UNITY IN THE CHURCH
Father in the name of Jesus, we bind the spirit of religion and traditions that is causing division in the Church, in Jesus name.

PRAYER FOR SOULS/ REVIVAL
Father in the name of Jesus, we ask that You will increase the anointing upon our labourers and field workers today, that signs and wonders will follow their message, in Jesus name.

DAILY BIBLE STUDY
Hosea 5 & 6 , Psalm 92, John 16