Wednesday, August 13 2008

"All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty" (Prov 14:23).

Is there something you would like to accomplish in life but simply cannot find the hours in the day to get started? Many of us suffer from procrastination. We justify putting our dreams aside because we don't believe we have the time or resources to accomplish the task.

Many times people tell others that they believe they are called to write a book. Well, that's great if God calls them to write book. But sometimes the response is: "But I don't have a publisher." "That has nothing to do with it," I say. "That is not your problem. If God calls you to write a book, you are to begin to write. You may not be writing to get published. You may be writing for other purposes."

"The LORD your God will drive out those nations before you, little by little" (Deut 7:22). If God has given you a vision to do something, begin by taking baby steps toward that project. Begin to focus on the vision and take action steps toward it.

Many times people ask, "How in the world do I have time to write? I travel so much and seem to have such a full schedule both in my work and when I'm home." The answer is if that's our passion we need to learn to manage our time. Set specific time of the day and commit to write. Even if that's early in the morning, commit yourself to do that.

As you learn to commit to that, you will find that very little can get in the way of this time if you believe God has given you a project to do.

You will be amazed at what God can do with a little each day. Do not let procrastination prevent you from accomplishing what God may want to do through your life. Make plans today to take baby steps toward the vision that is in your heart.