How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep?
Proverbs 6:9
Lord, that Annie song rings in my head, “Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you, tomorrow, you’re only a day away!” I confess that has been my theme regarding some of the things You have placed on my heart to do. In some instances I have started the journey, in others I have just thought on what should happen. Yet, in all of them, I have not moved them forward. Whether it is a fear of failure, being overwhelmed by the effort that it will take, or just plain ignorance as to what it will take to get it done, I find that I am often just not advancing the agenda I believe You have given me. It has been easier putting them off until later rather than moving them forward. Like pushing that snooze button one more time, I keep pushing the delay button, promising myself and You that I will get to it. However, I always find something else that occupies my efforts, many of which do not and cannot yield the sense of accomplishment and fulfillment that my soul longs for regarding serving You.
Today, I hear Your Spirit asking me the question, “How long will you just lie there? When will you get up?” I hear You telling me to just do it! Though repentance is in order, and I am sorry, I sense You reminding me that even in my repentance and bemoaning what I have not done I am not getting to the work You have before me! So today I pray for the strength to move forward, one step at a time, a little bit every day. Help me to discipline myself to move the needle. Help me not to be overwhelmed by the task before me but instead show me a path to accomplishment. Grant me that sweet sense of purpose and pleasing You when I faithfully move the dial. And raise up in my life individuals who love me enough to hold me accountable. Let their voice speak Your words of rebuke and encouragement.
Lord, I purpose today to stop waiting and to act now. And I know that I cannot unless You empower me. Hold my hand that I might overcome all that holds me back. I want to be used by You by accomplishing what You have created me to do. And this I know for certain: I can do all things through You (Philippians 4:13)! Amen!