This month, our character focus is diligence. The operational definition of diligence is “visualizing each task as a special assignment from the Lord and using all my energies to accomplish it.”

Understanding the importance of the tasks God has given to us motivates us to work as hard as we can. When “special assignments” are something we really want to do, we somehow find the time and energy to do them. We ignore distractions as we give the tasks our wholehearted attention.

If you lack energy, concern, or motivation about your tasks and responsibilities, ask God to change your heart and give you a vision and understanding of the importance of your work. “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18a).