S – The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labor

Proverbs  12:24 CSB

O –

Diligent:  mâhı̂r, quick; hence, skilful:— diligent, hasty, ready.

Rule:  râdâh, ; to tread down, i.e. subjugate; spec. to crumble off:— (come to, make to) have dominion, prevail against, reign, (bear, make to) rule (-r, over),

Laziness:  r^emı̂yâh, remissness, treachery:— deceit (-ful, -fully), false, guile, idle, slack, slothful.

Forced:  lâchats,  to press, i.e. (fig.) to distress:— afflict, crush, force, hold fast, oppress (-or), thrust self.

 James Strong, The New Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew and Greek Words (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1996).

A – We need to grow in our gift and talents.  We need to show consistency and intentionality in our growth if we want to lead.  It is too easy to be lulled into easy, slacking actions.  

R- Heavenly Father, we honor you today at the highest level.  You alone are worthy of all praise and honor.  Let our thoughts, words and actions cause us to make purposeful steps in accomplishing all that you have for us today.  Let us see the fruits of our labor and bring glory to your name.