Sunday, February 3, 2008

I’ll Do It Tomorrow!

Procrastination can be described as putting off or postponing something you can and should do today until tomorrow. There are many causes of procrastination, such as, misplaced priorities, self-interest, and mistaken assumptions, like there will be a tomorrow for you.

We all realize the need to trust and obey God each and everyday. You need to spend enough time in conversation with God to get a sense of the direction your life should be moving in.

One great habit to start this year is to be consciously aware of God’s presence and your dependence on Him. James 4:8, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”

Another is to get into the habit of immediate obedience to what you know to be God’s will for you. Psalm 37:4, “Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.”

If you want to get more involved in your church, do it today. If you feel drawn to a particular ministry (homeless, prison, shut-in, or whatever) get involved today.

If you want to live a more faithful Christian life, read through the Epistle of James this month. In it you will find many wise and direct statements about Christian living with a practical emphasis. Do it today!