Former procrastinators, our tendency to put things off comes with a talent for rationalization. (Varnishing over?) For us, it’s easy to find reasons not to do what needs doing when it needs doing. We invent a perspective that serves our desire to delay. We twist facts in our favor, believe that, and act on the…
Former procrastinators, years ago we had some furniture refinished in a place we’d not lived in very long– or at least refinishing was our intention. The wood had scratches, sun damage, and watermarks. We sent it off excited to receive the pieces restored, beautiful, and useful. When delivery day arrived we were dismayed and upset….
Fellow former procrastinators, I have given up my dear minivan. Giving it up nearly did me in. For two years I put off parting with it. We’ve been through a lot together. It has served me, our family, and others well. It was the last in a string of minivans and took the prize at…
One reason, former procrastinators, that I put off writing a thank you is that my heart is so full. This is especially true when someone has long been deeply significant in my life or was used briefly in a significant way. I don’t know what to say or how to say it. There’s so much…
Get ready, former procrastinators. We are going under! Draw a deep breath, hold your nose, take the plunge. We’re going to hit some of those places we’d rather not go – under the kitchen sink, oven, bathroom sink, and bed. This is a quick “go there” that rarely causes fear (unless you don’t like mice…
Fellow former procrastinators, a new calendar reminds me I’m not in charge of the march of time. Our Sovereign God has placed us in time which limits us -but not Him. Year after year comes – and goes. Redeem the time, scripture says. Exchange this ever-leaving -time for something worthwhile in the eyes of God. …
Happy New Year, former procrastinators! Celebrating a fresh start, and positioning myself to make the most of 2018, I’ve been reviewing lessons from 2017. I want to benefit from them in the New Year. Here are some of the most helpful to me: Take advantage of the God-given ability to change. Edit my life as…
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