Yes, former procrastinators, the Fourth of July is behind us. The hamburgers are gone, the bunting put away, the fireworks silent. But what we celebrated goes on – the freedom purchased for us. We should constantly remind ourselves of that, express our appreciation, maximize the good that is ours, and seek to maintain it. Living…
Reporting in, former procrastinators: I have completed the first photo album and given it to our daughter! Yea! Two more albums to meet this year’s photo goal. A few essentials. Our petunias remind me of focusing on a few. When I pluck shriveled blossoms off the flowers, I give them relief – permission to…
We were at a wedding, former procrastinators, where my husband wore his formal military mess dress. Someone came up to him and commented, “You must wear this pretty often.” “Yes, I do. Why do you ask?” “The other men in tuxes are stiff and ill at ease. You’re very comfortable.” When my husband initially wore…
How can giving up something I value bring freedom? Former procrastinators, the Fourth of July highlights our American freedoms and those who’ve sacrificed so we may enjoy them. Let it remind us our greatest freedom is in Christ. He has set us free from bondage – including free from a bent to procrastinate. Hallelujah! Pastor…
Happy Resurrection Celebration, former procrastinators! Though we’re confined socially, we are truly free – free from the penalty and the power of sin because of our Savior, the Risen Jesus! Some months ago I read an explanation regarding part of the crucifixion that is full of hope and encouragement. I share it with you now…
We former procrastinators are alert to ideas that will genuinely help us do what needs doing when it needs doing – work, play, or rest – so we enjoy that freedom God has for us. We’ve learned we can imprison ourselves through our own choices. We’re learning to choose freedom from being overwhelmed, confused, constantly…
For some of us former procrastinators, rest is actually one of the things we put off. We don’t think we have the freedom to relax. We have a backlog of items on our do list and feel guilty for being behind. We just don’t think we can stop or even pause to take a break. …
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