4-17-2006
My wife and I love to laugh, especially at things that don’t make sense. For example, every morning we go to the gym and get a workout. We couldn’t help but notice the cars jockeying for the closest parking spot. Think about that, people are going to the gym to get a workout in, but don’t want to have to walk too far to get to the gym for the workout? Interesting isn’t it. Here’s the best part. There are two floors at the gym. The first floor is where the pool, sauna, steam room, kid’s area, and lockers room are. The second floor is where all of the workout and cardio equipment is. Day after day we see perfectly healthy people use the elevator to get to the second floor instead of using the stairs! Are you kidding me? I literally watched someone come out of the elevator and then walk directly to a tread mill.
This is just one example of the laziness of our world. Our spiritual walk is one area of our life that we must make a priority. It is easy to put the bible on the shelf, and it is easy to fill your mind with worldly thoughts. Laziness can be described as an unwillingness or lack of desire to work. Proverbs 10:4 reads, “Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.” We all have the same exact amount of time each and every day. It is how we choose to spend the time we are given that leads to success or failure. If we spend the same amount of time investing in our spiritual life as we do checking emails, looking on our social networking sites, or watching television, just imagine the world we would live in! Understand the God given gift of time. We aren’t promised another second on this earth, so spend your time wisely. Refuse to be lazy, and when you set out to do something, ask yourself if what you are doing is the best use of your time.
Proverbs 19:15 reads, “Laziness brings on deep sleep, and the shiftless man goes hungry.” When we become stagnant it becomes harder and harder to get into action. When we are getting things done on a consistent basis, you can’t stand being lazy. Action fuels action, and laziness fuels laziness.
Application:
1. Are you maximizing the God given time you have on earth?
2. Who do you know that tends to be lazy, and how can you help?
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Great thoughts. I couldn't agree more. I will admit that I have been guilty in the past of being lazy and not maximizing my time. I now find myself in a position where I want to do more but I'm not sure how. I joined ignite just less than two months ago and I'm inviting people to see the plan and giving presentations with pretty good results. But my problem seems to be that I want to do more and get more people in front of the plan and make more things happen but I don't know what to do next. The bible instructs us not to worry, so I don't. I know that God will allow things to happen in His time. I'm fine with that, but I also understand that I have to be productive in my efforts and I can't just expect Him to do my work for me. So I would really appreciate some pointers on how to keep from becoming stagnant and how to increase productivity. He has given me so much, I just don't want to be guilty of not maximizing this opportunity I've been blessed with. My name is J.R. Moore III. If you have a chance please email me at jai_tre@hotmail.com Thanks Logan.
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