Showing respect to others, former procrastinators, shows the love of Christ. It often requires us to hold tightly to the Vine because respect might go against our natural bent. We put off deferring to another. “Making things work” doesn’t sound like it fits with abiding in the Vine. But I do think when we look…
As my friend says, it’s grounding to have routines, former procrastinators. I asked friends for the routines that aid them. Here’s great advice in note form. Thank you, Ladies! Through the day: Get up early to avoid rushing. Devotions in the early morning. Do reading, writing, scripture memory first thing. Not lots, a few minutes…
Once you’ve recognized priorities for the year, former procrastinators, then you can set up routine that will help you accomplish those priorities. I see routine needed for 1) functioning smoothly day to day and for 2) accomplishing other things you believe God has particularly called you to do. Before school starts, practice your chosen routine…
August, former procrastinators, means we look at priorities and routine. Fall brings so many required or available pursuits, it’s easy to lose ourselves in activity. Recognizing priorities is key; they’re the few most important things. Routine helps us do the most important things. As my friend says, activities do not equal priorities. There may be…
This summer “look back,” former procrastinators, reminds us that His life is what makes us and our homes beautiful. If we abide in the Vine, He abides in our homes. Ladies who procrastinate sometimes are reluctant to have people in their homes. (True, some procrastinators would quickly open the door to others because they’re putting…
This summer “look back,” former procrastinators, focuses on my greatest help in becoming diligent. After the Lord and His Word, it’s my accountability partner. She helps me be faithful to the priorities the Lord prompts which means she actually helps me abide in the Vine. If you object to “somebody knowing my business” or “somebody…
Happy July, former procrastinators! The rest of this month we’ll look back at posts that each encourage us to abide in the Vine in light of their particular topic. Some weeks I am highly “productive” and some I seem to spend most days fighting through a hedge of thorns created by my slothfulness. Some days…
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.
Proverbs 6:6-8
. . . you have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him.
Colossians 3:9-10