Diligently

“Let it be known to the king that we went into the province of Judah, to the temple of the great God, which is being built with heavy stones and timber is being laid in the walls, and this work goes on diligently and prospers in their hands.” Ezra 5:8

Employers like to see their workers keeping busy.

Lord, may we be found diligently seeking and serving You! And here’s a simple poem . . .

Found Out

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If someone visited me today
and checked upon my heart

I pray they’d find it diligently
seeking You, Lord

building upon Your promises
faithfully following through

all that You had asked
and trusted me to do.

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on July 9, 2012 at 7:39 am Comments (32)
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On July 9, 2012 at 11:52 am Rob Barkman said:

What better way to spend our lives but serving our Lord and seeing the eternal results to our labors! What a wonderful privilege it is to be able to serve our Lord with all our being! Thanks Deb for reminding us of this great need.
On July 9, 2012 at 3:19 pm Desiray said:

Amazingly I just did a podcast on this same topic last week “I called it ” Never Quit” so often we give up right before the blessing only later to wish we would of taken those extra steps.
On July 9, 2012 at 3:25 pm Larry Who said:

“…I pray they’d find it diligently
seeking You, Lord…”

Instead of brashly proclaiming your diligence in seeking God, you reveal your humility with these few words. I love that about you. And that humility will bring you great honor in your life. God bless you.
On July 9, 2012 at 3:47 pm Ann said:

God bless you, Deb

“Lord, may we be found diligently seeking and serving You! ”
Amen

Thanks for sharing! May He see me as “faithfully following through” on what I have promised.

Great post! (as always)…. Thanks for food for thought. Your posts always come at the right moment. Someday we may get to share stories over a cup of tea down here or milk and honey up there, but for now, I will say THANK YOU! for your obedience in sharing these treasures.

Huggs much!!

Pensive,
ann
On July 9, 2012 at 4:54 pm terry1954 said:

it is the only way to live!
On July 9, 2012 at 5:21 pm tedgriffith said:

“Lord, may we be found diligently seeking and serving You!” – Amen!
On July 9, 2012 at 5:25 pm Caddo Veil said:

I have NO doubts about your diligent heart, Sis Deb–but if anybody asks me, I’ll tell them, “I checked–she’s busy 24/7, praising-thanking-seeking-serving HIM.” May God give rest for your spirit each and everyday, sweet sister. love, sis Caddo
On July 9, 2012 at 10:04 pm meetingintheclouds said:

Diligence, zeal, enthusiasm, faithfulness, commitment . . . these, and many more should be the visible marks of every child of God.

Thank you for showing these qualities here – a true example for all who read.
On July 9, 2012 at 11:42 pm Heather said:

I pray they’d find it diligently
seeking You, Lord

building upon Your promises
faithfully following through

Good placement of the diligently seeking heart before the activity of “doing” for the Lord.
I often have frustrated myself in worrying about what sort of service I ought to be rendering when I’ve not yet been properly adjusted on a heart level.
On July 10, 2012 at 3:36 am A. said:

Deb, too long away. I love this post. Diligently seeking and resting him is my front and center goal these days in my circumstance. The larger He is in my ‘viewfinder’, the more He blocks out my view of the painful things in my life. Thank you for this, Deb.
On July 10, 2012 at 5:26 am Pat said:

Amen! Longing to do His will more and more.
Love you 😀
On July 10, 2012 at 5:38 am Debbie said:

It is a privilege, Rob, to serve Him. 🙂 So thankful that we get to be here now, loving and serving Jesus! God bless you as you help us stay grounded in His Word!
On July 10, 2012 at 5:42 am Debbie said:

Dear Desiray, I love it when things work together according to His plans and He coordinates messages. 🙂 Sometimes I read the same scripture used in several different places and really sit up and pay attention. God bless you as you stay the course with Jesus today!
On July 10, 2012 at 5:48 am Debbie said:

Mr. Larry, thank you for seeing things I just never would think of. For me , writing this with Him . . well, I had to be honest. Diligent is a strong word! So praying to really be diligent! God bless you and the life you live for Him.
On July 10, 2012 at 5:51 am Debbie said:

Love you, Ann full of grace and song, as you seek and serve Him with all your heart. I can’t wait to hear your stories about His glory! 🙂 God bless you and yours, as you faithfully serve . .no turning back!
On July 10, 2012 at 5:51 am Debbie said:

God bless you, Angel Terry! You are a diligent servant of His, for sure! 🙂 love and hugs for your day!
On July 10, 2012 at 5:52 am Debbie said:

I’m amen-ing with you, Ted! God bless you and yours each day as you keep looking to Him!
On July 10, 2012 at 6:04 am Debbie said:

I was thinking this was YOU, Sis of no quits! 😀 God bless you as you faithfully seek and serve Him, with love and tenderness. love you and am praying for you! Thank you for your prayers for us!
On July 10, 2012 at 6:05 am Caddo Veil said:

You and me, Sis–armor bearers for Life!! Love You!!
On July 10, 2012 at 6:39 am Debbie said:

I love that! 🙂 And I love you! 🙂 ❤
On July 10, 2012 at 6:41 am Debbie said:

You know, it’s a lot easier to look diligent on a blog! haha! But I do WANT those visible marks showing, those qualities that help me to glorify Him. You are a treasure, Mentor Angela . .. and the real deal as far as examples go. God bless you and sending lots of love and prayers your way!
On July 10, 2012 at 7:35 am Debbie said:

What a great observation, sweet Heather! 🙂 I am hearing that one for sure! God bless you as you seek and serve with a right heart set on Him!
On July 10, 2012 at 7:45 am Debbie said:

Angel A! It’s so good to see you here . .. to hear you and your special wisdom from Jesus. I loved this . . .”The larger He is in my ‘viewfinder’, the more He blocks out my view of the painful things in my life.” I don’t love that there ARE painful things in your life, but I do love that He is bigger, your Comforter, your Peace. God bless you as you keep seeking and asking and trusting Him. love and prayers and thank you for stopping by today!
On July 10, 2012 at 7:47 am Debbie said:

Love you too, precious and diligent Pat! 🙂 God bless you as you keep trusting and seeking and serving Him with all you got!
On July 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm Moore to ponder said:

I love this poem and am praying it.

Love,
Theresa
On July 10, 2012 at 6:47 pm Debbie said:

I’m praying it too, sweet woman of the Word! I know He will help us as we desire it! love you and am thinking of you!
On July 11, 2012 at 2:03 am Debbie said:

Dearest Deb –
I don’t even a speck of doubt about what He’d find in your gentle heart.
You are a joy – to the Father and to us! Certainly to me!
Debbie
On July 11, 2012 at 3:16 am Debbie said:

Well, now I’m going to get all blubbery, gracious FF! That’s what you are so good at . . delivering His grace. Thank you for my dose today! God bless you and bring you much joy, as you seek and serve Him with grace and love! And I still owe you an update . . .
On July 11, 2012 at 3:36 am Tom Raines said:

Beautiful! I again join you in prayer that we are found to be diligent.
On July 11, 2012 at 1:39 pm Debbie said:

God bless you as you diligently seek out His affirmations today!
On July 12, 2012 at 3:59 pm jelillie said:

A-men Deb! Thank you for sharing such a powerful prayer in poetic form!
On July 12, 2012 at 11:56 pm Debbie said:

God bless you, Pastor J! Thinking of you as you do your chapter charts . . now that’s diligent! 🙂