No Higher Calling

There is No Hack for Diligence: Tea Time Chat with Brettnay & Sarah


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Diligence isn’t something you can shortcut—it’s faithful, consistent effort in the things God has given you to do. In this episode, Sarah and I talk about what diligence truly is, where Scripture calls us to practice it, and why it feels so difficult in a world of constant convenience and distraction.

We unpack how modern life often replaces meaningful work with decision fatigue and delay, and why putting things off only makes life harder. The truth is, we all “choose our hard”—and diligence leads to a more fulfilling, faithful life.

Ultimately, there is no hack. Diligence is built through a right relationship with the Lord and lived out in daily faithfulness.

 

Scriptures Referenced:

  • Deuteronomy 4:29; 6:5–7
  • Psalm 90:12
  • Proverbs 4:23; 13:19; 23:1–2; 27:23; 31:27
  • Ecclesiastes 9:10
  • Jeremiah 29:13
  • Hebrews 11:6
  • 1 Corinthians 4:2
  • Colossians 3:23–24
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    Resources Referenced:

    • Watch the interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/5lsemk_Q84k 
    • Follow Sarah on Substack https://faithfulandflourishing1.substack.com/ 
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