Someone recently expressed to this recovering procrastinator her interest in learning why the heart desires procrastination more than pleasing God. Thank you, friend! Her interest parallels my recent ponderings in Psalm 19:12-13 (NKJV). I delved into this passage because it has often caught my attention, and it addresses some of this question. “Who can understand…
Gratefully, I did not procrastinate telling my dad I loved, appreciated, respected, and admired him. I had grown up some. Daddy came to faith in Christ later in life, but he always understood diligence. He was a great example of a diligent person being free to have fun – which he did! Diligent about work,…
For me, part of moving out of procrastination is learning to focus on “Be diligent” more than on “Don’t Procrastinate.” (“Where’s Your Head?” May 4, 2015) To avoid walking through mud puddles, I focus on dry spots. (Different objective for 3 year olds!) “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, ‚Ķ noble, ‚Ķ just, ‚Ķ pure,…
Now moving out of procrastination, something I wish I’d done long ago is express to my mom more of my love, gratitude, and admiration for her. I recall so much about her and consciously tap into the wisdom she had to share. Since Mother is in heaven, I’ve asked the Lord to tell her how…
Recovering procrastinators, it’s important to “head” in the right direction. Ever notice when driving a car that the vehicle tends to move in the direction in which your head turns? Whatever our minds dwell on, whatever we hold in our hearts tends to be the direction we will go. So why do I open the…
Former procrastinators, ever notice that the clothes we wear help determine our behavior? Classroom teachers used to comment that their students’ behavior was affected by the clothes they wore. If it was “picture day” and most dressed a little nicer, behavior was nicer. If it was designated “jeans day,” students were more rambunctious. Our inclination…
When I was in the pit of procrastination, a sure fire give away was my mouth. My traitor mouth would reveal where my heart and mind really were. Actually I was telegraphing the state of my Self and the negative consequences of my decisions. I was so preoccupied with covering for Self I didn’t see…
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