Procrastination...oh dear.

What is it about doing nothing that is so enticing?

I mean, like, really. I know I have work to do, I know I have a blog to write ( a really good one, too..) but for some reason I would rather waste my time surfing the internet doing absolutely nothing. I guess I'm just being lazy.

Recently I realized: You can be spiritually lazy as well. When we as followers of God become content with where we are spiritually in terms of a relationship with Jesus Christ, that's not good. The apostle Paul was a really good role model in terms of stepping out of his comfort zone and going wherever Jesus was pushing him, no matter how scared he was. You have to remember, that this Paul was previously Saul who was basically Hitler to Christians in that time period. He was one of the main reasons why Christians had to have church in secret.

If you've read the story about Saul's conversion to Paul, then you know what I'm going to say next: Saul was struck blind off his horse on the road to Damascus and had to travel to meet the prophet Samuel, then after a series of events, he became one of the, if not the greatest Christian missionary of all of history.

I guess in my case, I have to trust that by not wasting my time, I will be rewarded; either later in time or in heaven. Even though, there is still that part of me that wants instant gratification; to the point where if I don't get what I want by doing the right thing, then it isn't worth doing. Galatians 6, especially verses 9-10, say alot about doing good works even when it doesn't seem like you are benefiting from it:

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” (Galatians 6:9-10)

That's comforting. Just a little bit.

But I like this one the best:

“We proclaim him [Christ], admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me” (Colossians 1:28-29).

"..Which so powerfully works in me."

What a line. I work for God...because He works in me. Think about that.