Struggling with indecision, laziness, and hesitation, we become procrastinators, and procrastination is a sin. A procrastinator is as bad as someone destructive; most destruction is done by waiting. Procrastination is avoidance because of fear of failure, anxiety over whether we can perform that task that keeps us from starting, so we miss many opportunities, like education, jobs, or relationships. Procrastination also comes from laziness, which stagnates our growth and accomplishment. Most procrastinators are double-minded and unstable; they will postpone the most superficial things because people feel they always have tomorrow. For example, you get a speeding ticket, you have thirty days to pay, but you keep putting it off, you miss the deadline, now you have a warrant for your arrest, all because of procrastination. God says, "do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. So whoever knows the right thing to do, do it and stop depending on tomorrow; because tomorrow may never come?
Father, we ask that You give us a greater appreciation of time and give us order in our lives; so we may know the right thing to do and give us the courage to do it promptly. Lord, we pray for guidance; please help us set good time priorities and stick with them. Father, give us self-discipline and take away our fears and doubt; so we may not postpone what we should do. Lord, empower us to ask others for help; when we do not know how to get started or finish. Father, give us confidence in our ability to perform, no matter the circumstances. Lord, please help us break the chains of procrastination; empower us in our weakness, so we will be productive. Father, help us be focused, organized, and understand the importance of time; in Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.
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