Last week, former procrastinators, we saw the large impact of small actions repeated over time. In Darren Hardy’s book Compound Effect we’re reminded that the large impact can be either negative or positive. Our repeated steps take us in a direction. Whether it’s mindless munching on potato chips (I’m so guilty) or steady review of…
This month’s encouragement, former procrastinators, comes from The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy. Pair the basic takeaways from this book with mini habits or other beneficial routines, and you’ll have a dynamite combo. Consider small things and repeated behavior biblically. We’re saved in an instant, but sanctified slowly, step by step. Uneducated disciples and highly…
“I can’t help it.” Ever said that one, former procrastinators? Does God buy that? “A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.” Proverbs 25:28: ESV God intends for us to exercise self-control – to submit ourselves to His Holy Spirit’s guidance and power. The Holy Spirit himself enables us…
Former procrastinators, when you consider Nehemiah’s refusal to come down off the wall he was building, do you think, “But I’m not doing a great work”? That’s enemy talk. If God has directed you to it, it’s a great work. It’s important for His kingdom. Your faithfulness is important. The purpose of distraction is to…
Welcome, new former procrastinators! Thank you, Missouri ladies, for a really good time together! The mini habits we’ve been considering are a terrific way to help us avoid the dangers of this month’s focus – Distract and Divert: April Alert. Often we lose our good intentions in the busyness of our days or they’re trampled…
Hopefully, former procrastinators, you’re finding as much help for yourself in these reviews of Mini Habits by Stephen Guise as we are finding at our house. We’re super encouraged. These work for now and for the long haul. My personal biggies are first, that mini habits are pretty much hassle free. It takes so little…
“I just don’t feel like it.” Ever said that one, former procrastinators? “I’m not motivated to study for the exam.” “I can’t make myself eat raw vegetables.” In his book Mini Habits, Stephen Guise (See “Helping My Brain Say ‘Yes’” March 11, 2019) sheds light on both motivation and willpower. I find his study and…
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