Sunday – Poetry

Reading – Proverbs 6

Highlight Verse:

“Take a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and become wise!”
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I tried to find a version of this that doesn’t use “lazybones” or “sluggard.” But then, I don’t think Solomon was trying to call everyone lazy.

I believe Solomon is trying to emphasize the importance of diligence and cooperation by pointing us to the ants.

But then again, maybe he was calling us all lazy. Speaking for myself, I certainly have my lazy moments.

Yes, I generally keep busy and productive, but I’m far from perfect in that way.

There are areas in which I can be far more efficient and productive. As I examine my life in the New Year,

I will seek areas where I can do better while maintaining the rest that my body, mind, and spirit need.

Are there areas where you can cut out laziness?
Can you do that without sacrifice the rest you need?