Have you ever, former procrastinators, run out of eggs or milk or some other vital ingredient just when you needed it? It’s run to the neighbors, drive to the store, do without, or scrap your plan. No good options. “Augh! Why did I let that happen?” This is a small illustration of what it can…
Readers, I made a big mistake. As a result you did not find the blog in your inbox last week. You will find the blog for March 17 at the end of this one. I apologize! Truly, former procrastinators, God’s ways are not our ways and His thoughts are not our thoughts. We have so…
Now for two Proverbs, former procrastinators, that apply to our bent to delay. Although these particular ones don’t mention procrastination, they pertain to our struggle. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6…
Before my friend Mary went to heaven, former procrastinators, her daughter asked her, “Mom, how can I ever have your wisdom?” “Stay in the Word. Stay in the Word.” Most of us would like to be wise or be considered wise, but are we willing to go after wisdom? If we attend church, will we…
In a forensic debate, former procrastinators, the starting team member defines the terms his or her team will be using. That way, both teams are using words with the same meaning as they tackle the issue in question. Though we’re not debating, we should know what the words meant to those who wrote them. That’s…
Former procrastinators, I was once acquainted with a gentleman who was rather young for the responsible position that he held. Someone told me the man spent a great deal of time in Proverbs and had thus developed wisdom beyond his years. Others noticed this trait and it resulted in his being given the job he…
Happy New Year, former procrastinators! May the Lord bless you with a renewed heart and mind ready to walk with Him in 2024. I’m beginning this year with a slap to my forehead: “Why haven’t we done this before? Like long long ago?” That’s how I feel about this year’s theme. I’m trusting God for…
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