Thought
This begins week two in our Lenten journey, focused on crushing our fears one day at a time.
Another behavior born out of fear is procrastination. The devil loves it when we procrastinate because it often prevents us from doing what we need to do to grow and expand our lives.
I picture life as a river where opportunities continuously flow. Unfortunately, based on our frame of mind, we either see the opportunities or don’t, and procrastination shuts our eyes to opportunities.
It is baffling the number of people I’ve coached and assisted over the years who explain to me that they are looking for the “perfect†opportunity. Unfortunately, these people often suffer from “analysis paralysis.”
Sitting on your backside, waiting for the “perfect” opportunity, is a creative form of laziness.
The God I know would much rather see us try something than sit, wait, and do nothing.
He is a God of many opportunities, a God of abundance.
Action
Procrastination is only conquered with action. And the four best action steps I know are pray, picture, plan, and practice:
- Pray for God to open your eyes to see the opportunities He presents.
- Picture what your life will look like once you seize one of the opportunities.
- Put a plan together to allow you to create the steps needed to paint the picture.
- Make it all happen through daily practice supported by ongoing prayer.
Proverbs 13:4 (NIV), “A sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.â€
Reflection:
What beliefs, thoughts, and actions cause you to struggle with procrastination?
Additional Scripture to read and reflect upon:Â Proverbs 12:24, Proverbs 20:4, Matthew 6:33
P.E.A.C.E.
Jay@EagleLaunch.com
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P.S. I just dropped a new episode of the Higher Leading podcast this week. In “Leading Others to Hope”, I speak with Vanessa Ward who is just an incredibly humble, but bold leader. She definitely does not procrastinate, but chases her dreams with a plan and a purpose. You’ll be inspired by her story! Listen here.Â
