WOMEN OF DILIGENCE!

“Keep thy heart with all diligence: for out of it are the issues of life”
(Proverbs 4:23).

The woman “after God’s own heart” diligently follows after “every good work” (1 Timothy 5:10).  The Word of God also tells us in 2 Corinthians 8:7 that we are not only to be diligent, but to abound in diligence. Here we have this Greek word perisseuo again. It’s always popping up. It means “to exceed the fixed measure, over and above, large measure, overflowing, abundance, abounding.” Wow! This should be our attitude toward diligence. No room for apathy here.

Would you like to do a little Bible Study and find out the ways God wants you to be diligent? It’s a good idea to make each one our own personal confession.

I will diligently keep my heart and soul.

Deuteronomy 4:9 and Proverbs 4:23.

I will diligently observe and keep God’s commandments.

Deuteronomy 6:17; 11:13; 28:1; Joshua 22:5; Ezra 7:23; and Psalm 119:4.

I will diligently love God.

Deuteronomy 11:13 and Joshua 22:5.

I will diligently walk in all God’s ways.

Deuteronomy 11:22 and Joshua 22:5.

I will diligently serve God with all my heart and all my soul.

Deuteronomy 11:13; Joshua 22:5; and Ezra 7:23.

I will diligently cleave unto the Lord.

Joshua 22:5.

I will diligently listen to God’s voice.

Exodus 15:26; Deuteronomy 28:1; Isaiah 55:2; and Jeremiah 17:24.

I will diligently obey God’s voice.

Zechariah 6:15.

I will diligently search out the facts before pronouncing judgment.

Deuteronomy 13:12-15; 17:4-6; and 19:15-19.

I will diligently develop my hope firm unto the end.

Hebrews 6:11, 12.

I will diligently add to my faith—virtue, knowledge, self-control, patient endurance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. 

2 Peter 1:5-8.

I will diligently make my calling and election sure.

2 Peter 1:10.

I will diligently endeavor to be without spot or blemish at the coming of the Lord.

2 Peter 3:14.

I will diligently seek the Lord. I will take every opportunity to meditate in God’s word.

Hebrews 11:6.

I will diligently make sure that I do not fall from God’s grace. 

Hebrews 12:15.

I will diligently make sure that I do not allow any root of bitterness to take root in my heart.

Hebrews 12:15.

I will diligently abstain from immorality. I will run from fornication. I will not put myself in any situation where I could be tempted.

Hebrews 12:15.

I will diligently show respect and reverence for the things of God.

Hebrews 12:16.

I will diligently teach God’s word to my children.

Deuteronomy 6:6-9 and 11:19.

I will diligently follow every good work—to bring up children, show hospitality, wash the saints’ feet, and relieve the afflicted. This is my life work as a woman.

1 Timothy 5:9, 10.

Blessings from Nancy Campbell

www.aboverubies.org

PRAYER:

“Dear Father, my desire is to be more diligent. Save me from giving into the flesh. Help me to put my right foot forward and take steps in the right direction regarding the things which You are convicting me about. Amen.”

AFFIRMATION:

With God’s help, I am learning to live a life of diligence.