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LADIES, STOP BEING A SPECTATOR AND PUT IN THE EFFORT

The life of expecting without putting in effort—whether in your personal growth, relationships, or ministry—is a mindset that silently sabotages destiny. For a lady of godly value, faith is never passive. It’s not just about praying for a good man, a flourishing ministry, or a purposeful life; it’s about aligning your actions with your prayers. Many daughters of Zion are waiting on God, but God is also waiting on them to rise, build capacity, learn, unlearn, and engage their faith with wisdom. “Faith without works is dead” (James 2:26). Expectation without preparation is like waiting for harvest in a land you never cultivated. It’s not spirituality to fold your arms and call it trust—it’s a delay strategy dressed in religious clothing.

Sometimes, Christian ladies are taught to wait, to hope, and to believe, which are all beautiful virtues. But waiting becomes weakness when it lacks wisdom. “Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established” (Proverbs 24:3). Imagine preparing for a wedding but never preparing for marriage. Or expecting to be chosen for ministry while ignoring the discipline, humility, and training required to lead souls. Proverbs 31 didn't describe a woman of value who sat idle; she was proactive, resourceful, and discerning. She didn't just expect favor—she prepared for it. She didn’t pray for opportunities alone—she positioned herself for them. That is what sets a woman of virtue apart: not her wish list, but her work ethic. “She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness” (Proverbs 31:27).

The truth is, God blesses what you’re willing to build. You cannot complain about results you never worked for. “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans” (Proverbs 16:3). As a lady of purpose, your prayers must be backed by planning, your dreams must be supported by diligence, and your relationships must reflect your readiness, not just your desire. The oil of favor flows best on the heads of the faithful, not the idle. So let this be your reminder: expectations must walk hand-in-hand with intentional action. “The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied” (Proverbs 13:4). Otherwise, you’ll live waiting for what you were supposed to become.

Prince Victor Matthew 

Hope Expression Values you. 

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