Title

Idle Dreams Take Lives

Scripture
The desire of the lazy man kills him, For his hands refuse to labor. He covets greedily all day long.
(Proverbs 21:25-26)
Devotional
Unfulfilled dreams, goals, and visions kill the spirit of a man. Instead of his desires being a blessing and motivation, they haunt him with guilt. He has dreams and sets goals, but he refuses to work for them. His aspirations are real, but not real enough to cause him to achieve them. The less he works, the more he greedily covets his desires. This in turn drives him to envy, jealousy, and eventually the death of his vision. Dreams, goals, and visions are not for the lazy at heart. They are for those who diligently labor. They are not for the greedy and judgmental. Dare to dream. Set great goals. Acquire God’s vision for your life. Then, pursue them with all your heart. God honors dreams that work, goals that stretch, and visions that are clearly seen. Your desires will increase your life if pursued, or they will destroy your life if neglected.
Text For The Day
Proverbs 21:25, 26: The desire of the lazy man kills him, for his hands refuse to labor. He covets greedily all day long.
Thought For The Day
“Great minds have purposes; others have wishes.” Washington Irving
Questions To Ponder
Morning Study Guide
Defining:  “Desire”: Relevant aspiration. The greater the desire, the greater will be the effort. The greater the effort, the more sure the desire.  “An emotion or excitement of the mind, directed to the attainment or possession of an object from which pleasure, sensual, intellectual or spiritual, is expected,” Noah Webster’s 1828 Dictionary.
 
Referencing: “The desire of the righteous is only good, but the expectation of the wicked is wrath,” Proverbs 11:23.
 
Applying: Prioritize your desires. Put God’s first and yours will soon follow.