Let’s return to an earlier question, former procrastinators: What are you doing about it? “The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor. All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.” Proverbs 21:25-26 The sluggard is obsessed with what he does not have….
A few things come to mind, former procrastinators, as I aim to take advantage of the final days of summer. This has been a busy two months. I’m pondering the plans I had earlier to rest, listen, meditate, and act as I focused on a particular study. When I think of rest, I think “stop…
Decades back, former procrastinators, some popular lyrics went like this: “Why does the sun go on shining?… Why do the stars glow above? Don’t they know it’s the end of the world? It ended when I lost your love.” I understand those questions. Maybe you do too. We might change the wording. “It ended when…
Did you say “Yes” to God in 2022, former procrastinators? Have you carried through? My prayer is that you did say “yes” and are deeply glad. I’m reviewing to see where I still need to make good. Dropping procrastination and becoming diligent is a change process. It’s part of our sanctification. A need to change…
“There’s no will.” These words, former procrastinators, can cause dismay for family and friends. They can usher in lengthy legal problems. They can hinder the grief process when folks are hurting. It’s thoughtful to prepare a will because it simply helps others. It’s part of being a faithful steward. If you think you have nothing…
A financially responsible friend, former procrastinators, discovered after her husband passed away that she could not use their credit card. What had she not known? What do I not know about the terms of our accounts? How about you? Credit cards call for diligent stewardship. To avoid being caught in an awkward and unintended spot…
Yes, former procrastinators, the Fourth of July is behind us. The hamburgers are gone, the bunting put away, the fireworks silent. But what we celebrated goes on – the freedom purchased for us. We should constantly remind ourselves of that, express our appreciation, maximize the good that is ours, and seek to maintain it. Living…
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