Procrastination

Today’s Insight in the Word-
Colossians 3 – It is important to always be diligent in everything you do.  Too many times in this day and age are we caught up doing things as fast as we can, when we have time.  It is hard to get everything done and many claim, “there are not enough hours in the day.”  However, it is not impossible to get things done now, and with due diligence.  We can achieve great things when we put our minds to something and get it done!  What does the bible say about procrastination?
Prov 12:24 – “Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.”
Prov 13:4 – “A sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.”
Col 3:23 –  “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,”
Procrastination is usually the result of laziness.  There are many more verses that touch on this subject.  Laziness is never okay.  We are called to be diligent and fruitful in all we do. Psalm 128:2 – “You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.”  We should make it a point to be diligent in our spiritual lives, relationships, work, or even everyday tasks.

Walking in the Word – I find that I procrastinate on different projects or activities I desire to do.  I believe at many times I try to take on too much at once and often leave all things undone.  When reflecting on this I can see that my attitude is to be diligent and work hard, but overdoing it on too much only leads to failure on everything.  I must start one project and finish one project.  When I can successfully multitask and take on more than one project at a time, then I will reward myself by accomplishing much more.

Prayer Response to the Word – Lord, help me to be diligent and bless the fruit of my hands.  I ask that I can move with great speed on what You call on me to accomplish.  I pray that I do not become a sloth, but an upright person who sets out and accomplishes all goals.  I pray that my life is not one of procrastination, but determination.  I ask that You reveal to me areas of my life that require attention so I can work on them and become a more complete person.  I ask that all things I do reflect You to others in a way that pleases You.  Help me by strengthening my heart and giving me wisdom on how to accomplish everything that must be done.  I pray this for Your glory and in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!