Procrastination

Procrastination is an evil that so many of us think it is insignificant. We must note that it is the small things that we do continuously that form our habits. When we repeat these habits, a character is formed. It is this character that will determine the type of life we are going to lead and above all God is interested in our characters. Romans 12:1 says, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, [which is] your reasonable service.” He delights in blameless sacrifices. Our lives need to reflect that refined character.

The problem with procrastination is that we tend to put off things that are very important and tend to do the less important. Procrastination will play a great part in wasting time because you might have to go back and start from where you left. That which you should have done before will be required from you. A person who procrastinates a lot will not be able to make tough decisions in life. There are times when things seem complicated and a rather difficult decision has to be made. Because you are used to procrastination, you may want to procrastinate but now it is not really possible. This is when you see people making unwise decisions or leaving everything to chance.

Sometimes when you procrastinate, you become in the ‘back seat’ of life as everything moves on. Life is a journey and does not stop till you die or till Christ comes (whichever comes first). If you do not wake up and take charge, others will be making decisions for you and instead of you being in control, you will be controlled by circumstances. We do not have all the control of the situations around us but taking charge of that little we have will make a difference.

Procrastination is an evil that we should get rid of. One of my favorite authors EG White, in her book Steps to Christ says, “What we do not overcome, will overcome us and work out our destruction.” I believe in this statement for if we do not overcome procrastination, it is the results of this very habit that will lead to failure in our lives. “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap,” Galatians 6:7. If you sow procrastination you will reap failure.

Learn to be faithful in your responsibilities. Do all that is expected of you in the right time. Remember yesterday is past, tomorrow may never be and what you have is today. So whatever you have to do, do it with all your might.