Laced With Grace – Christian Devotions

Procrastination

By Lori January 27, 2007 Inspirational

I have thought about this post all week. But the week got away from me. I procrastinated, so now I am here at midnight writing my post. There are so many things I thought about writing:

    1. How I have been struggling with comparing myself to others, and that the Lord has been pointing that out (or at least made it more evident to me).

1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant

2. How the Lord sometimes answers your prayers, by saying “hold still for a minute”.

Psalms 37:7 “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him….”

3. Also the Lord has been pointing out that I need to make sure I make time for him, which I was pretty good about that this week. But I will admit it was when I was going to bed, something I was fitting into my day .

Joshua 1:8 “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”

    4. Also the Lord has made me see there is nothing better than a child’s belly laugh.

Psalms 98:4 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;
break forth into joyous song and sing praises!

So many times I feel I have failed this week. Several times, I felt like turning over and ignoring the quiet voice in my head. Sometimes I hear another voice saying, “it is just to much work.” But in Hebrews 13:5 he says, “….be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

And in my low state, of beating myself up for procrastinating, for envying, for being impatient…..I hear a voice say:

“Jesus love me this I know,

FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO,

I am weak,

But He is strong,

Yes, Jesus Loves Me!

Has your week got away from you? Are you feeling guilty, even for a “little” sin? Do not beat yourself up, don’t listen to the voice of temptation. Jesus LOVES YOU! So simple, yet so profound.

Heavenly Father, thank you for always pouring down your agape love on me. There are many days I don’t feel like I deserve it. But then you gently remind me there is NOTHING I can do to deserve it, it is a free gift you give willing. My humble heart thanks you. I love you Jesus.

9 thoughts on “Procrastination”

  3. eph2810

    Oh, yes, many times I have felt guilty for ‘squeezing’ Him into my life. What I have done this year though, I take my Bible to work and have it on my desk. When I am ‘prompted’ I open it up and read there ever my thumb stops…It is awesome. Just yesterday (after a co-worker was really mean to another co-worker), I picked up my Bible and guess where it ‘fell’ open – Psalm 10…For some reason that gave me comfort…
    Thank you for the reminder that Jesus loves me – no matter how busy I get with life in general…
    Blessings on your day and always (hope your yard-sale goes well :))

  4. Heidi

    Laurel, what a great encouraging post. I’m glad you were able to encourage yourself and BONUS! All of us readers get the same encouragement.

    Thanks a bunch!

  6. Barb

    It IS simple and it IS profound and this is about the fourth time I’ve run into this very same theme this week. Pretty obvious someone’s trying to make sure it sinks in. Thank you for this, Laurel. Your timing is perfect.

  7. Carol

    Your willingness to hear what He has to say to you is a wonderful example. Thank you for blessing me with this post today.

  8. Isabelle

    Wow! Just before I clicked on your site,I was wondering to myself,”I wonder if someone would post that they don’t have it all together.” and here you are! Sweet sister, you have encouraged me so much. A light in me was fading but now its growing bright again. I know,kind of dramatic but thats what i feel. THANK YOU!