Just do it! Nike
might need to pay me for this endorsement. Lol. No seriously, I think they have
one of the most brilliant slogans. Who would have thought that ‘just doing it’
would be so difficult? I mean, procrastination- this has to be the enemy of
progress!
I’m sitting here, working my brains out on a project I have
known about for the last 3 months. (I really hope my professor is not reading
this). But really, this is the story of my life on just about everything else.
I usually know what needs to be done, but I choose to wait…I chase butterflies…dance
in the rain…count sheep, and then…quick! I’m running out of time! Somehow the
pressure pushes me to accomplish what I need to do. I wing it. Often times.
Many times. Most of the time. But then I was thinking about how much better it
would be if I didn’t wait that long to start. If I just do it, when I’m
supposed to. If I take my time to plan, strategize and execute without the unnecessary
pressure. How excellent would I be in the things that I do?
A friend of mine recently told me that procrastination is
the curse of the introvert. I thought to myself, surely, can this curse not be
undone? Of course it can. I can do ALL things through Christ who gives me
strength. This is not just in reference to the ‘big’ things, but also the
little things that are important to me because they matter to God too.
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"Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth"
- Proverbs 27:1
*Side bar*
I bumped into an acquaintance the other day (anajijua). He questioned me at length
about my blog posts…why I was not writing as much. I had a myriad of excuses!
He went on to tell me that he has been an avid reader, that my writing
encourages and challenges him. He even told me how he introduced his sister to
my blog and she had been asking him, “Has she written anything else yet”? You
know what? I needed that. I needed to be called out and put on the spot about
it. I can give you a gazillion reasons as to why I have been slow in writing
but I won’t. So here I am, committing to “Just do it”, whether I feel like
it or not, and making time to write even when I am busy, knowing that I write
not just to offload but mostly, and especially, to encourage one or maybe two
of you on your journey. Catch you next month!
From my heart to yours,
Kambua M.
I can assuredly assure you that you have a special gift for encouraging others with your words. You are so beautiful inside and out and that beauty shows in all you do. I totally agree with your friend and his sister :D.
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I do ask for your prayers though, I am facing the possibility that I have had one of two cancers for the past 2 years and have not even known it. Pray that my brother, my children and parents come to know God in that deep loving way that we do.
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Your Christian Sister in America~ Karen
Sure,so true.Thanks
ReplyDeleteIt not only slows but also prevents us frm achieving our God given purpose. Amen this was for me. Am Jst sick tired of procrastinating. Am doing it Now. Thanks k.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words. I'm a chronic procrastinator also suffering from depression so the will isn't there. Your words are an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThis is truly a God-sent post. I am also a recovering procastinator. I am learning to put down my plans on paper and breaking them down into smaller parts. This is helping me figure things out and at the same time creating a picture of the progress I am making as I accomplish tasks. Introverts unite!
ReplyDeleteAm a victim of many years and an introvert my second name has been "procrastinator" this will be gradual process... for sure the curse has been undone and i can do all things through christ who strengthens me thank you Kambua your words have really encouraged me.
ReplyDeleteI'm Truely Blessed,Be Blessed My Sister
ReplyDeleteThank you Kambua,I too am a recovering procrastinator a disease that has robbed me of many i'd say God given opportunities. Indeed I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Baraka tele
ReplyDeleteWow!Kambua you are truly a blessing!!I believe What we are is Gods Gift to us.What we become is our Gift to God..(amejijua already )
ReplyDeleteWow, got encouraged.
ReplyDeleteYour writing technique awesome and your diction,
Nice piece ,kambua, a blessing indeed
Wow, got encouraged.
ReplyDeleteYour writing technique awesome and your diction,
Nice piece ,kambua, a blessing indeed
thanks
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ReplyDeleteI really needed this. Thank you. Now your page is saved on my bookmarks. Usikose kuandika.:)
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