Our wisdom for today is taken from Proverbs 6:6-8.
“Go to the ant, you sluggard; observe its ways and become wise. Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest.”
Winston Churchill must have known this verse when he said, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”
In life, we often admire tales of extraordinary courage and achievement, like David facing Goliath. Yet, behind such feats lies a profound lesson in self-motivation. David, a shepherd boy, took on a giant not because someone told him to, but because he saw a challenge that demanded courage and faith in God. Similarly, the ant in Proverbs diligently prepares for the future without external prodding, teaching us the power of initiative and foresight.
Self-motivation, as exemplified by David and the ant, is the fuel that propels us beyond mere existence to meaningful accomplishment. It’s about seeing beyond the present, taking responsibility for our goals, and persisting despite obstacles. Like the ant storing food for winter, our actions today shape our future.
I’m Lonnie Davis
And these are thoughts worth thinking.