Today: 2026-09-07
DEFEAT PROCRASTINATION TODAY
Text: Proverbs 26:13
Emphasis: The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets (Proverbs 26:13)
Narration:
We often laugh at the excuses of a procrastinator, but the truth is that many of us have fallen into this trap. Procrastination is the habit of delaying what should be done now, often with a “good reason” in hand. The problem is that while we delay, precious time – God’s gift of 24 hours each day – slips away!
Some people use their hours wisely, working diligently and reaping the rewards of their labour. Others spend their time on distractions or excuses, and the results show in their lives. Today’s scripture tells us that laziness leads to poverty, but diligence brings abundance. As children of God, we are called to reflect His character. Our Heavenly Father is a Worker – He created the world in six days and rested on the seventh. Jesus also said, “My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.” (John 5:17). This means that diligence is part of our spiritual DNA. So if you are lazy, then you have deviated from your God-given DNA.
If procrastination has held you back, take courage. Start small: finish one task today that you’ve been putting off. Refuse to let “tomorrow” rob you of today’s opportunities. God has promised to bless the work of your hands, but He blesses effort, not excuses. Do all you can to kick procrastination out of your life. Replace delay with diligence, and excuses with action. Soon, you will see fruitfulness and progress where stagnation once lived. Learn to stop giving those “valid” excuses and get up! Stop dreaming about how things should be without lifting your hands to make those dreams a reality.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the precious gift of time. Please help me to use my hours wisely and give me the discipline to overcome procrastination; I pray in Christ’s name, Amen.
A publication of: The World International Sacred Peace Movement - Grouped Soul.
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