As I process the loss of my friend, former procrastinators, I shared last week that even in grief, I need to say “yes” to the Lord. It helps me to name and face the things I spoke of last week. (Even in Loss – Say “Yes” to God) It helps clear the resistance that clouds…
This topic, former procrastinators, has come to me with the unexpected passing of a dear friend who was also mentor and counsellor. I’m learning as I grieve and process her passing. If I put those off now by saying “no” to God because I did not want this, I’ll suffer additional loss and grief. Lord,…
There are parallels, former procrastinators, between us before the Lord and ourselves as children and as parents. Understanding this even a little increases my desire to enjoy God and bring Him glory. God loves His children deeply. Our relationship has been established through the blood of Christ. It does not change. However, our fellowship with…
We are primed for this year’s theme, former procrastinators! We have laid aside every weight that hinders us. We can better hear and heed the Lord’s prompting. I’m excited and a bit nervous, but I’m full of expectation. Our theme first came to mind when I pondered a special memory. A wedding in Pennsylvania gave…
It’s a wrap, former procrastinators! As 2021 ends, I’m looking back at things that help me most to lay aside weights that create drag and trap me in procrastination. Unforgiveness is poisonous. Giving and asking for forgiveness are critical steps in healing. Remove physical obstacles from my every day path. Train others. Do I…
Though we are free in Christ, we can again think and act like slaves. Galatians 5:1 warns us “Do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.” Let’s THINK, CHOOSE, and ACT like we’re free – avoid the old ways that entrap us, and live as the new women Christ has made us to be….
As we move to a new location and situation, former procrastinators, I take note of my dad’s example in his final year. When his health was failing and decisions about his care and where to live could not be put off, he showed us children how to move forward into a new era. We sat…
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