Monday... Let's reinforce this, especially today.

There are so many thoughts that have a way of reinforcing actions and attitudes that can make such a difference in our lives. That is one of the reasons why I read a chapter from the book of Proverbs everyday. And in my reading today I found this very good reminder.

Proverbs 13:11 (MSG) says, "Easy come, easy go, but steady diligence pays off." I have found that to be true in my 401K. Not too long ago it was easy come and it seems now easy go but the key here is to be diligent and steady.

But the same is true in getting up on Monday and heading off to work. We want it to come easy, we love that leisure stuff, but Solomon says, "steady diligence pays off."

The New Living Translation puts it this way, "Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time."

And then the Amplified Bible says, "Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles, but he who gathers gradually by [honest] labor will increase [his riches.]"

Listen, honest labor, work, is God's plan. This is one of the main ways He provides for us. Yes it can get monotonous but "steady diligence pays off".

The New International Version says, "Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow."

So here they all are; "steady diligence pays off", "wealth from hard work grows over time", "he who gathers gradually by [honest] labor will increase [his riches]", and, "whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow."

So whatever phrase clicks with your heart, memorize it, use it as a principle, a motivator, a prodding a, guide to live by. And also remember, God stands by His Word. Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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