Ever watched a colony of ants at work? Maybe you can picture that person or group of people who \u201cwork like ants.\u201d What a compliment! Check out what Cole says we can learn from ANTS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nGo to the ant, you sluggard;\u00a0consider its ways and be wise!\u00a0It has no commander,\u00a0no overseer or ruler,\u00a0yet it stores its provisions in summer\u00a0and gathers its food at harvest.<\/em><\/p>\nProverbs 6:6-8<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Reflect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As I am sitting here I think about our schedule for the day\u2026two of my kids are working on homework, one is girding his shin guards for soccer, and another is getting his cleats on for flag football practice. In all these things I want them to put out great effort and do their best so like every good parent I toss out the clich\u00e9s: \u201cBuckle down, apply yourself, WORK HARD!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We hear these words all the time. In fact, sometimes I wonder if we hear them so much they have lost some of their effectiveness. In a world of instant gratification and shortcuts the art of putting out great effort has gone to the wayside. I love how the Bible uses real life to communicate great Truth\u2026Truth that even my elementary school boys can relate to. Check this out: (taken from the The Maxwell Leadership Bible<\/a> by John C. Maxwell<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ANTS! Seriously are we really able to learn from these little red pincher workers? One of the smallest of God\u2019s creatures can be one of His greatest teachers\u2026check out these lessons from the ANTS!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A \u2013 Attitude of Initiative<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ants don\u2019t need a commander to tell them to get started. If you see a need and can fill that need then go for it! The hardest part about hard work is getting started\u2026jump in with both feet! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
N \u2013 Nature of Integrity<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ants work faithfully and need no outside accountability to keep them doing right. Integrity is a personal choice that each of us get to make\u2026will you choose to do what\u2019s right? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
T \u2013 Thirst for Industry<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ants work hard and will replace their anthill when it gets ruined. Seeing hiccups and problems as opportunities is one sure way to get your motor started and to keep you running hard after your goals!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
S \u2013 Source of Insight<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ants store provisions in summer. Even when times are easy we are called to run this race of life with all of our might. Never are we called to sit back on our laurels and watch life go by. If things are smooth now, build up your store houses for later\u2026or better yet go help a neighbor!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
We have been blessed with so many different giftings and strengths the Lord wants us to use for His glory! Don\u2019t waste those. Let\u2019s be willing to GO HARD in all we do! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Camper Corner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
God tells us that no matter what our age, He has equipped us and calls us to do HARD WORK for Him!\u00a0 We weren\u2019t made to \u201cjust get by\u201d or to only do the minimum in things.\u00a0 What things can you choose to do\u00a0well<\/strong>\u00a0today?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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