GROWTH QUESTION #1
Who would like to share a highlight, praise report, or testimony from this week?
BUILT FOR MORE: BREAKING FREE FROM LAZINESS
MEETING AGENDA
- OPENING PRAYER – Ask one person to open the meeting in prayer.
- GROWTH QUESTIONS – Ask everyone the Growth Questions.
- ATTENDANCE – Take attendance through the DG Attendance System.
- TODAY’S LESSON – Go over this week’s DG lesson.
- GIVING – Encourage everyone to give on the App.
- CLOSING PRAYER – Ask for prayer requests and pray.
GROWTH QUESTION #2
What did you learn from this week’s sermon?
GROWTH QUESTION #3
What was your most important accomplishment this week?
TODAY’S PASSAGE:
Proverbs 6:6-11 (NLT) -
6 Take a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and become wise! 7 Though they have no prince or governor or ruler to make them work, 8 they labor hard all summer, gathering food for the winter. 9 But you, lazybones, how long will you sleep? When will you wake up? 10 A little extra sleep, a little more slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— 11 then poverty will pounce on you like a bandit; scarcity will attack you like an armed robber.
Opening QUESTION
When you think of the word “lazy,” what comes to mind? Be honest — do you ever struggle with laziness or procrastination?
TRUTH #1
GOD COMMANDS US TO GROW OUT OF LAZINESS!
Proverbs 6:6 (NLT) – Take a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and become wise!
Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) – Where there is no vision, the people perish.
Hebrews 6:12 (ERV) – We don’t want you to be lazy... but to inherit the promises.
- Laziness is a natural tendency — diligence must be learned.
- God uses the ant as an example of hard work, selflessness, and unity.
- Ants don’t wait to be told; they instinctively take action for the good of the whole.
- Laziness is often tied to a lack of vision. Without purpose, there is no motivation.
Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) – Where there is no vision, the people perish.
Hebrews 6:12 (ERV) – We don’t want you to be lazy... but to inherit the promises.
INTERACTIVE QUESTION
What are some signs in your life that laziness might be creeping in — physically, spiritually, or emotionally? What lesson do you personally need to learn from the ants?
TRUTH #2
YOU CAN’T WAIT FOR SOMEONE TO PUSH YOU!
Proverbs 6:7–8 (NLT) – Though they have no prince or governor or ruler to make them work, they labor hard all summer...
Ephesians 5:16 (NLT) – Make the most of every opportunity...
Colossians 3:23 (NLT) – Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord...
- Ants are self-motivated and forward-thinking.
- Waiting for someone to check you is a recipe for missed seasons.
- Winter represents challenges, scarcity, and hardship. Will you be ready?
Ephesians 5:16 (NLT) – Make the most of every opportunity...
Colossians 3:23 (NLT) – Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord...
INTERACTIVE QUESTION
Are there any areas in your life where you’ve been waiting for someone to “push” you? How would your life look different if you started acting as though God were your direct supervisor?
TRUTH #3
CHOOSING COMFORT OVER YOUR CALLING WILL COST YOU!
Proverbs 6:9–11 (NLT) – A little extra sleep... then poverty will pounce on you like a bandit.
- Laziness seems harmless at first — but over time, it destroys progress.
- There’s a time to rest and a time to work — don’t confuse the two.
- Future success is tied to current faithfulness.
Proverbs 20:4 (NLT) – Those too lazy to plow in the right season...
INTERACTIVE QUESTION
Where in your life have you been choosing comfort over your calling? What step of diligence can you take this week — especially in your giving, serving, or praying?
CLOSING QUESTION
What one truth from today’s discussion will you apply this week to walk in greater diligence and break free from laziness?
GIVING
As believers we need to be aware of the needs around us and actively contribute to meeting those needs.
Acts 4:34-35 (NLT)
34 There were no needy people among them, because those who owned land or houses would sell them 35 and bring the money to the apostles to give to those in need.
Encourage everyone to give their tithes and offerings.
PRAY
QUESTION #1
Who are you praying for to be saved?
QUESTION #2
Who can you invite to the next meeting?
QUESTION #3
What are your prayer requests?