Procrastination – And God’s Mercies

It’s 1 pm on Saturday at my house. I finally turned off the TV and sat down to write this (hopefully) inspiring column. I already feel better about myself (and my day) simply because I pushed through and took the steps necessary to accomplish something.

But some days are harder to push through than others, aren’t they?

I write several articles about procrastination every year because I hear from so many people who struggle to manage their time. They lack energy and drive and feel guilty for wasting another day.

I get it. Years ago, when I suffered from depression, I barely had the motivation to do anything. I felt judged by people. Even worse, I felt God’s disappointment almost every day. I saw myself as a failure, and the fear of watching my life slide into a worthless puddle of inactivity consumed me.

I hated my life, and I hated myself.

I knew my depression contributed to my low energy. I also knew that if I didn’t begin to accomplish at least some basic daily tasks, I’d continue spiraling downward.

One morning during my quiet time, I read Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV), which said exactly what I needed to hear from God: 

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

After reading these beautiful words, I wanted to hug God—probably because I felt like He was hugging me through those verses. His Word reminded me that He loves me unconditionally.

I don’t know what I would have done without God’s compassionate love during that season of my life. In the days and years that followed, I probably would have given up if His unceasing love hadn’t greeted me each morning. Not once in all those years of struggle did His mercy come to an end.

Although I no longer struggle with depression, I still struggle with managing my time.

If you’re battling procrastination, lack of motivation or just plain laziness, instead of allowing guilt and anxiety to consume you, let’s explore ideas that can help. In future articles, I’ll share practical tips that have made a difference in my life.

In the meantime, I encourage you to meditate on this week’s verse. My prayer is that you’ll come to know God’s steadfast love and mercy.

And that you’ll experience it anew every morning.

What about you?

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