We recovering procrastinators tend to put off getting help we need. That’s a long term rest buster. I’m not talking about cleaning the garage or carpooling. I mean that particular something that re-opens during quiet time with the Lord or in moments alone. Do certain topics get your back up or prompt tears? Is there…
Since we want to be “former procrastinators” – women who now do what needs doing when it needs doing – we need to pay attention to the strong pull of our own emotions. (“The Elephant in the Room” February 1, 2016) In the book Switch – How to Change When Change Is Hard, Chip and…
Since this recovering procrastinator is missing the “directional chip,” I know I need advice when it comes to driving some place new. It doesn’t bother me to ask for help. The reality of my need is clear and the answer to my need is clear. I ask directions because I want to reach my destination….
Not only am I prone to be a procrastinator, but I am prone to getting lost. I think I’m just missing the “directional chip.” Often it is difficult for me to discern direction or how one street runs in relation to another. My dear friend was once traveling with some other women. They stopped overnight…
This recovering procrastinator remembers reruns of “Wagon Train.” Eager to move west, drivers had their horses in position and ready to roll each morning. The leader looked around from his position on horseback, raised his gloved hand in the air and thrusting it before him shouted, “Wagons Ho!” They rolled forward. St. Louis, MO lay…
As a recovering procrastinator, I relish a fresh start. As part of a fresh start in 2016 I’ve chosen a new “theme” for the year. Last year I chose “Walk Free” from Galatians 5:1,16. Based on the liberty Christ purchased for me, “Walk free” prompted me to get out of a hedge of thorns I…
Happy New Year, former procrastinators! Isn’t “former” wonderful? By God’s grace we are NOT the same as we were this time last year! WE ARE CHANGING because God is working in us. Hallelujah! A new calendar encourages me. As I’m changing into a diligent woman, I see little squares not filled in with appointments, but…
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