Happy Valentine’s Day, former procrastinators! Hope your sweet hearts are encouraged to realize goals set in January are a great starting place for the course correction you do in February. This will bring you greater success. Working goals can feel like trying to grip the side of a brick wall. There’s so much I need…
As a former procrastinator, I like to benefit from any counsel that will help me do what needs doing when it needs doing. However, I have to be on guard about the source of the counsel. Is it self-promoting? Does it elevate my “self”? Does it hold the Lord and scripture in high regard? I…
Someone wrote, former procrastinators, that I should walk so close to Jesus that the dust from His sandals gets on my feet. Picture telling Jesus, “I’ll be right back” and then running off into the woods to investigate something. Picture telling Him, “I’m taking a little break” and then sitting on a rock while he…
Do you like to take the lead, former procrastinators, and be in charge? Or do you prefer to let others provide direction? Friends tell the story of a family bike ride. The oldest child continually separated from the line and rode to the front. Each time, the dad required he return to his place behind…
A new year means a new theme, former procrastinators! I hope this approach encourages you too. Having a theme reminds me to focus and take action. “Because you have been my help, therefore in the shadow of your wings I will rejoice. My soul follows close behind you; your right hand upholds me.” Psalm 63:7-8…
Happy New Year, former procrastinators! Rejoice as you review the progress you’ve made in putting off procrastination. The following points have been a special help to me this past year: Employ mini habits. (See the book, Mini Habits by Stephen Guise and the March blogs.) When I’m tempted to put something off, I remember creating…
There’s change afoot, former procrastinators … Stay tuned for a new blog format! I have a list of topics and new ideas as long as my arm. So no shortage there. At the same time, I believe I’m often a little wordy for our purpose. The intent of this blog is to encourage you to…
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