Meditation: Being productive and humble

Proverbs 6: 1-19

Go to the ant, you sluggard;
consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer
and gathers its food at harvest. (Proverbs 6:6-8 NIV)

My natural desire is to be lazy and not plan ahead. But God made us to be productive and provide for ourselves and our family. Like the ant we need to live with wisdom and motivation to do what God calls us to with all things in balance and in their season. Father God you worked for 6 days and made this beautiful world and life. But on the seventh day you rested. Lord I want to be productive and take sabbath rest, help me to live both for your glory.

There are six things the Lord hates,
seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes,
a lying tongue,
hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes,
feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies
and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.
(Proverbs 6:16-19 NIV)

I have haughty meaning prideful eyes. I confess that to you Lord, and I want to humble myself as your son did to take on human form and die for us sinners. Lord let me see others with the love, understanding and forgiveness you see me and other with.

Amen