MAY 10, Proverbs 6:6-8

“She is as busy as an ant.” Have you ever heard anybody saying that? Watch the ants as they hurry to and fro. They seem to be working non-stop.

A sluggard or lazy person can learn much as he watches the ants in their labour. Not only are they hardworking, but they also prepare for the future. They prepare for winter when there will be no food and summer is therefore the best time to gather food.

In the same way, every child of God can be useful. We can learn to be good workers. We will not be useful if we do not learn to work. Little children can pick up their own toys and help around the house. Are you such a child? Do you procrastinate or even complain when you are asked to help?

Here is a giant ant. Draw many small ants hurrying in a line behind it.

Thought: I must be better than the ants!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Jesus, thank you for giving me legs and hands to do your work. May I be a hardworking and helpful child for Thee. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.