Today was one of those mornings where I woke up feeling like doing absolutely nothing. No motivation, no fire, no sense of urgency. Just… stillness. But not the peaceful kind—the empty kind. And I knew, deep down, this wasn’t just exhaustion. It was laziness. Spiritual laziness. Mental laziness. Physical laziness. The dangerous kind that slowly drains your purpose and clouds your God-given vision. And I’m not okay with that.
I sat in silence, holding my coffee like it had answers. But it didn’t. So I turned to the One who always does. The conviction hit me hard—laziness is sin. Not just a personality trait or a “bad habit.” It’s rebellion in disguise. The Holy Spirit reminded me of Proverbs 13:4: “The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.” That pierced me. I crave results, change, purpose—but if I don’t move, I don’t receive. Craving without action is futility. And God doesn’t bless futility. He blesses faithfulness.
So I confessed it right there in prayer. “Father, forgive me. I’ve let laziness creep into my heart like a thief. I’ve made excuses for my inaction and buried my gifts under the weight of comfort. I repent. Not just with words, but with a shift in mindset and behavior. Please help me walk in discipline and diligence. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
It’s easy to talk about big dreams and divine purpose, but faith without works is dead (James 2:17). Laziness kills vision. I’ve seen it in my own life—missed opportunities, last-minute scrambling, dreams that remain only dreams. It’s a spiritual war, and I’m done losing this battle.
This world tells me to “rest,” “take it easy,” “don’t push too hard.” But the Bible tells me to run my race with endurance (Hebrews 12:1), redeem the time (Ephesians 5:16), and work heartily, as for the Lord (Colossians 3:23). So no, I’m not settling for spiritual slumber anymore. I’m choosing holy hustle.
One thing I’ve learned? Overcoming laziness requires structure and surrender. It starts in the Spirit, but it shows up in systems.
I’m setting goals this week—real, actionable ones. Not just “be more productive,” but specific steps like waking up at 6:30 a.m. for quiet time, planning my day the night before, and setting work intervals with intentional breaks. I know myself—I need both discipline and grace.
And I’m going back to Scripture like it’s my lifeline—because it is. 2 Timothy 1:7 reminds me, “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” Laziness is not my portion. Self-control is. Power is. Love is.
And let’s talk about that—self-control. It’s a fruit of the Spirit, not a personality trait. Which means if I’m walking closely with God, I will have the ability to resist laziness. Not because I’m naturally driven, but because He is supernaturally transforming me.
Galatians 5:22-23 is on repeat in my spirit: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control…” That’s who I want to be. A woman full of fruit—not excuses.
I’ve realized laziness grows in the soil of disconnection. When I neglect prayer, ignore the Word, or skip worship, laziness fills the gap. But when I stay close to Jesus, I’m compelled to move—because His Spirit breathes life into everything.
So I’m committing (again) to spiritual discipline. Morning and night prayers. Worship on my lips, not just in my playlist. Bible open before I open social media. If I’m going to break this cycle, it’s going to be through consistency and obedience.
Also—charity. That’s been on my heart too. Not just working on me, but pouring out. Laziness isn’t just sitting still, it’s living selfishly. So I’m going to serve. Somewhere. Somehow. Whether it’s at church, a shelter, or mentoring someone younger, I refuse to make excuses for not giving back. Love is active.
And here’s the truth: Every single day is a gift. And one day, I’ll give an account to God for how I used it. Did I glorify Him with my time? Or did I bury it in binge-watching, scrolling, and saying “I’ll do it tomorrow”?
That thought humbles me and lights a fire in my soul.
So I declare this: I will not waste the breath God gave me. I will not sleep on the purpose He planted in me. I will not call sloth “self-care” when it’s really spiritual apathy. I was made for more. I will live like it.
Romans 12:11 says, “Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.” That’s the goal: fervent. Passionate. Awake. Alive.
This life is a vapor. Time is sacred. Laziness is a thief. But God is faithful. And through Him, I can overcome.
So today, I fight back.
Not with noise, but with action. Not with perfection, but with persistence. Not in my own strength, but with the help of the Holy Spirit.
Let the world sleep—I’ve got work to do. Eternal work. Let my legacy be one of diligence, not delay. Let me die empty, not full of untapped potential.
I’ve been feeling convicted lately. Not guilty—convicted. There’s a difference. Guilt just sticks to your soul like mud, but conviction comes from the Holy Spirit and leads you toward cleansing. And right now, I need cleansing. Not just from the obvious sins, but from that sneaky one I’ve been nursing in silence: blame.
You know what I’ve realized, Lord? Blame is a comfort zone. It’s easier to say “She hurt me,” “He triggered me,” “They abandoned me,” than to say, “I chose this response.” Because choosing to be angry, bitter, cold, or petty means I have to face myself. And let’s be real—sometimes I’d rather point the finger outward than take a hard look in the mirror.
Galatians 5:22-23 keeps ringing in my ears:
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control…”
SELF-CONTROL. Not other-control. Not blame-shifting. Not retaliation. Self. Control. The one fruit I pretend isn’t in the basket when I’m fired up.
Earlier this week I was frustrated with my boss—again. She made this snarky comment about my “slow pace” on a project that I literally prayed through and poured my heart into.
Then I heard that still, small voice: “You’re standing on the outside, but inside you’re stomping your feet.” Just like that kid in time-out, pretending to submit while rebellion boils underneath. That hit hard. I’m not called to passive-aggressiveness or silent rebellion. I’m called to radical, inconvenient obedience.
So here I am, laying it all down. No more blaming her. No more blaming my past, my wounds, my triggers. They’re real, yes. But they don’t get to define my reactions anymore. Only You do, Lord.
I’m reminded of Romans 14:12: “So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.”
MYSELF. Not my coworkers. Not my parents. Me. And if I’m being honest, my account’s got some chapters I’d rather not read aloud. But You already know them.
You see my heart—and love me anyway. That’s what humbles me most. You see the fake apologies, the grudges disguised as boundaries, the sarcasm hiding my disappointment. And still, You invite me into grace.
Holy Spirit, search me. Please. Rip the roots of bitterness out before they become my identity. I don’t want to be “the girl who was hurt” anymore. I want to be “the woman who was healed and chose joy anyway.”
God, I want to live Galatians 5, not just quote it. I want my love to be genuine, my peace to be unshakable, my kindness to be reflexive, not forced. I don’t want to react like the world—I want to respond like You. Because You never played the blame game, even when You had every right to. Jesus, You were blameless, and yet You bore my blame. And what do I do with that sacrifice? I pick it up and throw it at others, using it as a weapon to justify my own hurt. Forgive me, Lord.
Here’s my prayer tonight:
Father, create in me a clean heart (Psalm 51:10), and renew a right spirit within me. Deliver me from the temptation to justify sin with someone else’s failures. You are the Judge, not me. You are the Redeemer, not me. Teach me to stop blaming and start forgiving. Soften my heart, even toward those who don’t apologize. And when I mess up, give me the humility to repent fully and quickly, not just partially. Holy Spirit, grow Your fruit in me. I surrender my responses, my emotions, my rights. I choose obedience, not offense. I choose peace. In Jesus’ name, amen.
I’m realizing that the blame game is the devil’s favorite playground. He doesn’t need us to sin loudly—he just needs us to keep a bitter scorecard while pretending we’re fine. I refuse to play his game. I’d rather play for the Kingdom.
The more I surrender to God, the more I see how much I’ve tried to manage my own vindication.
“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.”
That’s hard. So hard. But necessary. Because when I hold on to blame, I’m essentially saying I don’t trust You, God. And that’s not the legacy I want.
I want to be known for releasing, not resenting. For healing, not harboring. For grace, not grudge.
So I’m putting down the gavel. I’m not the judge. I’m not the jury. I’m just a daughter of the King, learning to respond like royalty instead of reacting like a wounded orphan. I’m not perfect—but I’m being perfected. And that’s enough.
If anyone ever reads this entry one day (God help them!), I pray they feel the freedom that comes when you stop blaming and start confessing. It’s like unclenching a fist you didn’t realize was tight. Suddenly, peace can fill your palm.
Ending the blame game doesn’t mean you were never hurt—it means your healing matters more.
Okay, over the past 6 months many of you AMAZING Christians that read my blog have contacted me and informed me of your favorite books of the Bible, Bible prayers, and today I’d like to share with you the 99 bible verses that have been shared with me the most!
I’m certain that a few of your favorite Bible verses are listed below, but if you think I’m missing a few, then please share them with me!
Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Proverbs 22:6
Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.
2 Timothy 1:7
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
Proverbs 4:23
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Matthew 19:14
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Isaiah 49:15-16
Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me.
James 1:22
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
Hebrews 4:16
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
Romans 12:2
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Isaiah 41:13
For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Isaiah 41:13
For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your… Isaiah 41:13 For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
1 Chronicles 16:34
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Hebrews 10:24-25
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Ephesians 6:11
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
Proverbs 18:16
A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.
2 Corinthians 3:17
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
John 11:40
Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?”
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
1 Corinthians 13:2
If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.
Proverbs 17:17
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.
Matthew 6:14
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
Proverbs 27:19
As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.
Isaiah 40:29
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.
Mark 10:27
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.”
Philippians 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.
2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.
Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Acts 4:12
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.
Romans 2:6
God “will repay each person according to what they have done.”
Habakkuk 3:17-18
Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.
Psalm 150:6
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.
Psalm 133:1
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!
1 Chronicles 29:14
But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.
1 Corinthians 13:4-5
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
Proverbs 11:25
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
Jeremiah 33:3
Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.
John 15:13
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
1 John 4:19
We love because He first loved us.
Proverbs 21:21
Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Colossians 3:14
And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Psalm 20:4
May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
1 Corinthians 13:13
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
1 John 5:14
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Deuteronomy 31:8
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
2 Corinthians 9:7
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Psalm 56:3
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
Mark 9:23
“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”
Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.
Isaiah 25:1
Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.
Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
1 John 4:16
And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.
Ephesians 5:15-16
Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
Proverbs 17:9
Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
Galatians 3:26-27
So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
Jeremiah 29:12
Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.
1 Corinthians 1:10
I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.
John 16:33
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
Jeremiah 17:7-8
But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.
Mark 11:24
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Numbers 6:24-26
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.
1 Corinthians 16:14
Do everything in love.
Ephesians 3:16-17
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love.
Isaiah 40:31
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Proverbs 16:3
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
Psalm 143:8
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
2 Corinthians 5:7
For we live by faith, not by sight.
Exodus 23:25
Worship the Lord your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you.
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 16:31
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”
Colossians 3:23-24
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
Ephesians 4:2
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Psalm 121:7-8
The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:3-4
Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
John 11:25-26
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
Colossians 4:2
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.
James 1:6
But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
Acts 16:25
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.
I’m not sure if you had time to read, and enjoy, all of the above Bible verses, but please share with me your top few Bible verses if you have time in your day to do so.
God bless and I hope everyone reading this has an AMAZING week ahead of you!
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