BE DILIGENT WITH YOUR DREAMS

Someone who was deeply concerned about my move to Eruwa asked me, “How are you going to survive? This is not Lagos nor a big city. It was a genuine concern about my needs and other things.

While I thought about it, a scripture came to mind. That is in Proverbs 22:29-

“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.”

Proverbs 22:29 KJV

It struck me that it was not first about location, it was about diligence in whatever I lay my hands upon. I made up my mind that no matter where I was, I would touch my world. Today, the rest is history.

You cannot joke with diligence if you desire that your dreams would see the light of day or become a force in your days.

To be diligent means you are industrious, hardworking, steadfast and consistent in your business.

Diligent people are careful planners. They are not people who take shortcuts or boycott processes.

“The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But of every one that is hasty only to want.”

Proverbs 21:5 KJV

Diligent people think ahead and therefore plan ahead. They are people of initiative and foresight. This gives them an edge. They are committed to seeing the vision grow. They give it what it takes:

If it means taking a course, they will not delay.

If it means burning the proverbial midnight candle, they will not slack in doing it.

If it means staying on it till the end, they will not throw in the towel.

They are resourceful people. They find answers with resources that are available around them instead of wallowing in the pit of excuses. They finish what they start.

Do you have a plan for each day that you follow?

Do you start a thing and finish it? Diligent people are refined finishers. Do not be like that hunter who does not roast his game.

“The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, but diligence is man’s precious possession.”

Proverbs 12:27 NKJV

temilOluwa Ola, Eruwa