Former procrastinators, here are two invitations for you! One, I will be sharing three procrastination talks January 27 and 28 in Alexandria, VA. If you’re in the area, please join us at the conference! It would be wonderful to see you! Here’s the link. https://www.alexandriapres.org/forms/womens-event-january-27-28-2017 Talk 1 “Where There’s Smoke‚Ķ” (the foundation: recognizing procrastination, roots,…
Happy New Year, former procrastinators! Congratulations! We have behind us months of growth with our faithful God. I treasure the days between Christmas and New Year’s. It’s when I review the year that’s ending and seek the Lord for the year ahead. I’ve selected some thoughts that have been especially helpful to my fighting procrastination…
Last year, former procrastinators, there were 25 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas. This year there are 30. Yea! Just for us! Jump back – think again. “Ponder the path of your feet and let your ways be established.” Proverbs 4:26. In this busy, festive season it’s easy for our feet to run in circles cramming…
“Time’s up” – a devastating pronouncement for a procrastinator to face. We want to be “done.” We want to be ready to hear the words that mean our opportunity to act is over. We want to avoid regret. So now as former procrastinators, we do what needs doing when it needs doing. This has come…
Former procrastinators, let’s be sure to remember our sisters dealing with the aftermath of the hurricane. Ladies at Sunrise Community Church, I’m grateful you’ve come through so well! Last week did you choose an item that’s been a challenge to store and finally find it a home? Good for you! This week, find one more…
It’s fall, former procrastinators! My favorite season! I like a nip in the air, sweaters, and beautiful trees in orange, red, and gold. I like crunching through the fallen leaves and smelling a fire burning. I like to pull out pumpkins, candles, and pinecones to decorate the house. Changing flower arrangements with changing seasons poses…
My former conduct was to procrastinate. Ephesians 4:22-23 says “put off concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts.” How do we put off that behavior – not give in to the deceitful lust of procrastination? “‚Ķand be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you…
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