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Meditation

Proverbs 14:23 delves deep into the human psyche and behavior, offering two pivotal lessons. The first draws our attention to the tangible outcomes of hard work. It tells us that true value and substance often emerge from sustained effort, helping to bring about results and innovations that previously did not exist.

The second lesson underscores the disparity between mere words and authentic actions. When God speaks, His very words set the universe into motion, creating and reshaping existence. We, as humans, are not endowed with that kind of omnipotent verbal power. Our words alone cannot forge realities. Rather, we must couple our intentions with tangible actions to manifest our visions.

Merely speaking without accompanying action can result in stagnation, emptiness, and missed opportunities. This is a reflection of our human limitation — where our words lack the divine authority inherent in God's utterances.

The fool often falls into this trap. They might believe that by speaking, they are crafting reality, achieving something substantive. However, time often reveals the fallacy of this approach, showing the fool to be as human as the rest of us. In contrast, the wise understand the balance between vision and execution. They not only envision but also dedicate themselves to the actualization of that vision. By doing so, they echo a divine trait, crafting and shaping their world much like God, albeit on a human scale. The wise, through diligence and action, breathe life into their aspirations, achieving what they set their minds upon.

Prayer

Lord, when you speak, things happen. Help us to work for your vision of the world

Application question

What can you take action on today?

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