Here, former procrastinators, are some of the totally wrong or twisted thoughts that led to my procrastination and held me in their grip for years. Some of these I consciously relied on. Others I didn’t even notice, but I allowed them to turn me in the wrong direction. Notice how self-centered they are. Also, consider…
Having rules, former procrastinators, can seem restrictive. However, carefully selected directives help make things work. They establish parameters to keep people safe or otherwise demonstrate respect. When things are left without direction, confusion and injury can result. It’s a matter of thinking through needs, not flying off the handle and making a rash declaration. Rules…
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…
The dog’s tail barely clears the opening, former procrastinators, before I hear “Close the door!” Mosquitoes rush in when the door is open. We cannot see them or hear them, but in they come. I don’t intend to let mosquitoes in; I’m just letting the dog out or checking the weather. My intention does not…
What’s something you intend to do, former procrastinators? Share the gospel with that neighbor? Teach your daughter how to bake? Travel abroad? Often, we don’t connect what we’re presently doing or not doing with where we will end up. What we’re doing presently is the direction we’re going. Present behavior directs us on a path….
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