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Happy Birthday to Us!

Beth's Story· Friendship

20 Jul

Happy Birthday, Fellow Reforming Procrastinators! This is the one year anniversary of the website and blog. “The Lord has done great things for us and we are glad!” Psalm 126:3. Thank you, Lord! I’m really grateful for His redeeming work.

Time to celebrate!

Romans 8:29: “For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.” God created us intending to change us and He is at work doing that. We can rejoice in the steps of progress we’ve made this year as we change to be more Christlike. I don’t lead a changed life; but my life is changING. I am grateful and delighted. You are part of the reason for my progress. Thank you!

The blog is up because those of us who struggle with procrastination need encouragement. As I learn, I share. You share with me and I learn more. Interaction with those of you I’ve met has been terrific. The body of Christ is a wonderful thing! Thank you for your chats, comments, and emails!

Here are a few of the great things I’m glad God has been doing in and for me this year:

  • You ladies who have come into my life through this ministry
  • The sense of camaraderie and accountability with you
  • Starting the blog
  • Having speaking opportunities to share in person and interact with my sisters
  • The writing and presenting processes which help solidify my learning and spur me to more
  • Dressing earlier – not caught in my pj’s when it’s time to go!
  • Learning to more accurately project the time needed for a job
  • Leaving home more often (not always) with margin
  • Enjoying the prelude at church or chatting at a meeting because I’m early
  • Recognizing priorities better so I’m doing first things first
  • Serving dinner and going to bed earlier.
  • Enjoying more rest and play with a clear conscience
  • Enjoying “light shoulders.” As I do what needs doing when it needs doing, I have a new sense of freedom. Jobs don’t pile up and press me down. Increasingly, I’m walking free!

Celebrate YOUR progress! How are YOU changing? Small steps count!

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  1. Janice Mauroschadt says

    July 20, 2015 at 7:06 am

    Thanks for spurring us on to our higher calling in Christ, Beth!

    Reply
    • Beth Sterne says

      July 20, 2015 at 8:15 am

      Janice, thank you for saying that. The Lord is using this to work changes in me I really need. The joy of lining up more nearly with Him is a great blessing. To get to do that in the company of Christian sisters is a boost! Just think of the impact for His kingdom as all of us grow in diligence and His peace!

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  2. Elena Schuenemeyer says

    July 20, 2015 at 8:48 pm

    Thank you Beth for sharing those wonderful things God has been teaching you this year. There is nothing more frustrating than watching your whole morning go by and you haven’t even showered! One thing I’ve done is committed to taking Ken to the slug lot early in the morning. It gets me out, I do all the food shopping for the day which helps start dinner preparation and it’s not constantly on my mind. As soon as I get home I shower right away and prepare for the rest of the day. There is still a lot to work on, but that was a huge struggle I was able to overcome!
    Thank you for all the wisdom you share.
    Elena

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    • Beth Sterne says

      July 23, 2015 at 3:27 pm

      Oh no – my comment didn’t show up. I wanted to say I’m impressed that you were able to write “a huge struggle I was able to overcome.” Now that’s progress! Yea, Elena! I also notice the advantage you mentioned of action taken resulting in a freer mind.

      Reply

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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.
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