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Beth's Story

25 Jul

Welcome graphicI am a recovering procrastinator grateful for the changes God is making in my life.

This space is especially for Christian sisters who struggle with procrastination – or who think they don’t (or don’t) but might be curious – or who live with someone who does procrastinate.

My battle continues, as you will see; but by God’s grace victories occur more often. Changes are significant. I would like to share what I am learning about myself so that He might use it to help you recognize the enemy, do battle, and experience victory. It is worth the fight!

We can encourage and support each other here. I look forward to our conversations and to learning from you. What a good God we have who forgives and redeems!

So, with no further delay, (big grin) let’s get started.

Procrastination is ‚Äòputting off til the morrow.’ Are there indications of that in your life?

For me, the big one I recognized was being routinely late. I was often tardy going places.

Looking back, I see there were other indications I did not recognize. Here are some:

  • Unfinished projects (boxes of photos stacked in empty spaces, mending stuffed in baskets)
  • Clutter (piles on the kitchen counters, plastic bags of papers I had to go through to find something)
  • Tension and constant hurry (because I’m making other people late)
  • Driving too fast (because I left late with no margin)
  • Overload because of unfinished business (the reason my do lists were so long – even with items from years past)
  • Missed opportunities (I can’t do what I want to do because I haven’t done what I should have done)

Get the idea? This stuff is like English ivy or kudzu down south. Tentacles of procrastination creep in everywhere and gradually take over.

I’ll share more of my personal list next week. Meanwhile, where do you already know procrastination shows up in your life? What do you feel the need to address?

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  1. Carol Poortvliet says

    August 2, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    So glad to see this site up and functioning! Way to go!

    Reply
    • Beth Sterne says

      August 2, 2014 at 9:34 pm

      Many thanks to YOU!

      Reply
  2. Beth Sterne says

    August 2, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    Nice to have you! Thanks for checking us out!

    Reply
  3. Linda (Mozley) Smith says

    August 2, 2014 at 10:16 pm

    So glad you’ve started this blog. I’m going to enjoy being in touch with you again.
    Blessings.

    Reply
    • Beth Sterne says

      August 4, 2014 at 12:04 am

      Thank you! Same here!

      Reply
  4. Elena Schuenemeyer says

    August 7, 2014 at 8:40 pm

    I love you my friend and look forward to hearing more! Trust me, I have it all…cluttered closets, boxes of photos, unfinished cross stitching, mending, long overdue journaling and skipping time with God in the morning! Help!

    Reply
  5. Janice Mauroschadt says

    August 10, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    Beth, in the short time you’ve launched your site and shared your excitement about your new adventure, I’ve felt a sense of urgency to “get my act together” in the procrastination dept. So, I look forward to whatever you send…I’m on board and excited at how this will glorify the Lord! Love, Janice

    Reply
    • Beth Sterne says

      August 11, 2014 at 1:16 am

      We are in this together!

      Reply
  6. Carole says

    August 22, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    This is wonderful! I love it! So excited for you, Beth 🙂

    Reply
    • Beth Sterne says

      August 22, 2014 at 4:39 pm

      Carole, thank you for your help and encouragement!

      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.
Colossians 3:9-10

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