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Text :  Proverbs 22:29 & Genesis 16:2.

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

 *So Sarai told Abram, “You are well aware that the LORD has prevented me from giving birth to a child. Go have sex with my servant, so that I may possibly bear a son through her.” Abram listened to Sarai’s suggestion,* 

It's easy to judge Sarai (and by extension, Abram ) for their decision to help God in meeting their need to bear children.

Well,  *Talk is cheap. It's easy to pass judgement on others, but use the same yardstick to judge yourself, then, you'll understand the place of mercy.* 

Whenever you jump queues, Whenever you cheat during examination as a student, or whenever you cheat in  anything, know that you are following shortcuts, and shortcuts come with its consequences. 

There's no short cut to success. You spend so much energy trying to find a shortcut to success only to realize that success requires time and hard work.

Proverbs  22:29 says *Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.* 

Diligence has no substitute. God is more than willing to bless you, but you must be diligent. Your diligence gives God the platform to pour His blessings upon you. 

Proverbs 10:4 says Lazy hands bring poverty, but hard-working hands lead to wealth. 

Shortcuts or cutting corners are hard works in the wrong direction. Heaven don't help those who help themselves because God will not support unrighteousness, Heaven help those who are faithful and diligent.  Stop following shortcuts. 

Bible  Reading:Proverbs 10:1-5

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

1.) Father God, please help me to be diligent in and with all that you have committed to my hands.

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