Read Ecclesiastes 10 Wisdom in Your Activities

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If the ax is dull, And one does not sharpen the edge, Then he must use more strength; But wisdom brings success. (Ecclesiastes

Former US President, Abraham Lincoln once said, Give me 6 hours to chop down a tree and Ill spend the first four sharpening the axe.

An axe thats blunt takes a lot of time and effort to cut down a tree is likened spending countless hours at labouring so hard with little progress.

Elijah experienced depression. Demas lost perspective for Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and has departed for ThessalonicaCrescens for Galatia, Titus for Dalmatia. (II Timothy

With many roles we play but are we filled with the Spirit in our roles? Personal spiritual preparation is necessary before we can be effective. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. (Colossians

Take a few steps back to allow God to sharpen your axe. Take some time in prayer, fasting and in Gods word to ask the Lord to prune you (John 15:2) and surround you with people who will help sharpen you (see Prov. 27:17) so that you would be more effective at what God has called you to do. That wisdom

Prayer: Lord, I am thankful for those times of isolation allowing me to dwell in Your word and prayer by which You sharpened me from within making me to be effective for the days ahead.

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