29/05/2026
*KHARIS DAILY DEVOTION (KHARIS EMPOWERMENT CENTRE)*
Friday, May 29, 2026
*TOPIC:* WHEN SLEEP BECOMES AN EXCUSE
*SCRIPTURE:* “Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.” (Proverbs 20:13, KJV)
*MESSAGE:* God created sleep for rest and renewal, but when sleep becomes an excuse for laziness, negligence, and irresponsibility, it becomes dangerous. In Proverbs 20:13, Solomon warns against loving sleep excessively because it can lead to poverty and lack. This scripture teaches believers the importance of diligence, alertness, and responsibility in every area of life.
Many people use sleep as an excuse to avoid work, prayer, studying, personal growth, or fulfilling responsibilities. Instead of pursuing opportunities and using time wisely, they choose comfort and ease. While physical rest is necessary, excessive sleep often reflects a lack of discipline and purpose. God expects His children to live intentionally and make productive use of the time He has given them.
Spiritually, sleep can also represent carelessness and spiritual laziness. Some believers become spiritually asleep when they neglect prayer, Bible study, fellowship, and obedience to God. They become comfortable in routines while ignoring God’s call to grow and serve faithfully. Spiritual sleep weakens faith and opens the door to distraction, temptation, and stagnation.
God desires believers to remain spiritually awake, active, and diligent. When believers open their eyes spiritually and physically, they begin to recognize opportunities, responsibilities, and God’s direction for their lives. Diligence brings growth, favor, and provision, while laziness often produces regret and missed opportunities.
In today’s world filled with distractions and comfort, many people delay important assignments and responsibilities. Some postpone their dreams, ministry, education, or personal development because they constantly seek convenience. However, God calls believers to rise above excuses and pursue purpose with discipline and commitment. Success, spiritual growth, and progress require consistent effort and determination.
Today, God is calling believers to wake up from every form of laziness, delay, and spiritual slumber. Time is valuable, and every day presents opportunities to grow, serve, and fulfill God’s purpose. When believers choose diligence over excuses, they position themselves for God’s blessings and advancement.
*REFLECTION:* Excessive comfort and laziness can hinder spiritual growth and progress, but diligence and alertness position believers for God’s blessings.
*ACTION:* Identify one area where you have been making excuses or delaying responsibility, and take a practical step today toward diligence and productivity.
*PRAYER:* Heavenly Father, deliver me from laziness and every spirit of delay. Help me to be disciplined, diligent, and spiritually alert so I can fulfill your purpose for my life in Jesus’ name, Amen.