Sometimes there are inconvenient things we do, former procrastinators, because it’s worth the trouble. We admit the inconvenience, but we persevere because of the benefits – some now, some in the future. The ant gathering in the summer will have a harvest in the winter. The harvest could be for us, for another, or for…
Former procrastinators, here’s a favorite memory that includes an excellent point. At my cousins’ house in the late afternoon, preparing dinner was part of what we did. My aunt started dinner earlier in the day, but at 5 pm her daughters went in to finish up and get things on the table for their family…
I love clarifying moments – especially as they apply to procrastination. I recently spent a morning with some wonderful ladies in a great ministry. We reviewed “Procrastination prevents godly fruit; diligence promotes it.” One lady remarked, “I want to say, ‚ÄòProcrastination prevents godly fruit; diligence produces it.’ But that’s not right. GOD PRODUCES it.” Yes!…
Our procrastinator tendency is to put off doing something when we feel inadequate. Considering that, I recall an illustration that has meant a great deal to me over the years. A friend shared this from the church he attended: At the end of his sermon, the pastor held up two items. One was a greasy,…
We procrastinators find it easy to put things off because of our inadequacies. “I’m not good at that” or “I don’t have what this job needs.” We focus on our insufficiencies and avoid taking action. In Matthew14:13-21 the disciples recognized a need among hungry people and gave Jesus their solution – send them to somebody…
Like most humans, this recovering procrastinator sometimes balks at another’s authority over me. Let’s continue looking at Psalm 19:12-13 (NKJV) and the insights from Strong’s Concordance. Please read Who Can Understand? (August 17, 2015) and Trying to Understand (August 24, 2015). “Who can understand his errors? Cleanse me from secret faults. “Keep back your servant…
Alas, it’s pretty safe to say procrastinators are presumptuous. We don’t mean to be; it comes naturally. Let’s continue in Psalm 19:12-13 (NKJV). Please read Who Can Understand? (August 17, 2015). “Who can understand his errors? Cleanse me from secret faults. “Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins: Let them not have dominion over…
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