Lazy and Stupid

REFERENCE: Proverbs 26:16 Lazy people consider themselves smarter than seven wise counselors.

Observation: We all want the easy way. It is hard work building a family or saving for retirement or running a business or a successful department. We all look for the short cut that will get us to our goal without work or sacrifice. Wise counselors tell us that no such animal exists. We are not going to win the lottery. Our business will not grow itself. Our retirement funds will not magically put themselves into our account. Who wants to hear that? So, when we are feeling lazy, we simply ignore this very good advice.

The wise person realizes that others, outside of their situation, can sometimes see things more clearly than they can. They learn to take the advice of these counselors and judge to see if they are taking the easy way out rather than building slowly and successfully. We must not lazy or impatient. Steady and slowly over time, listening to wise counsel, is the best way to see anything succeed.

Application/Confession: I get so impatient. I “think” I am pretty good at working hard and listening to advice. What I struggle with is the old planting and sowing. I hate to wait. When I have planted I want to see the results and see them NOW. I get discouraged that I have to wait, even though I know it is part of God’s plan for my success and character.

PRAYER: Lord help me to be patient and wait for Your blessing. I know that You have not disregarded all the work I have done for Your people and for Your kingdom. Help me wait for the blessing that comes from this hard work.