Welcome to the For the Gospel podcast where we provide sound doctrine for everyday people.

I'm your host, Kosti Hinn, and I want to kick us off with a new series on work ethic,

because laziness is something that everyone struggles with in various ways.

And I want to empower you to live a productive and proactive life for the glory of God. If you're

a newer listener and you're getting more familiar with our ministry and you want to think

about God's will on this topic and many others. I do want to remind you that I

wrote a book this past year titled Walking in God's Will, and it's all about demystifying God's

plan for your life and helping you make decisions with confidence. And so that book's available

on For the Gospel's website. It's available on Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, wherever books are sold.

But I want to remind you from time to time, there are books and there are resources available

to you. Maybe you have a question. We also have a lot of these types of resources available

for free through the podcast. If you want to listen to it teaching-wise, or if you prefer to read

or dig in, the books available as well on audio. I read it. So if you prefer to read or dig in, the book's available as well on audio.

I read it, so if you can tolerate my voice, not only for a podcast, but for an audiobook, it's on there, and then the Kindle version as well.

Now, on to our topic. In 1914, there was an Antarctic explorer. His name was Ernest Shackleton, and he set out on what would become one of the most grueling survival journeys in history. His ship, the endurance, became trapped and was eventually crushed in ice. Now, he stranded in one of the most harsh environments on the earth, and he had one goal.

Keep my men alive.

That's what his goal was.

And here's what's fascinating when you study, research, or read the book about Shackleton's

journey.

He enforced strict daily routines for his men, even though they were trying just to survive.

I find that so fascinating, but what he knew is what you and I need to understand.

Daily chores, assigned responsibilities, movement, work, and purpose are the keys to thriving

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