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THE SECRET THAT IS NOT A SECRET AT ALL
THE SECRET THAT IS NOT A SECRET AT ALL
The purpose of this article is to discuss habits and what can
happen, over a period of time, when we put things off or when we
dont finish the tasks we have started. At the end of this
article, you shall discover a potentially life changing secret,
that is not a secret at all. When we continuously put things off
or dont finish a task, it can become a bad habit. Habits can be
either good or bad. When things become a habit, we do them
without even thinking about them. This is great when the
repetitive actions are positive. However it can be bad when
the repetitive actions are negative. It matters not the
occupation of a person or if theyre a leader. Each person
should seek to create repetitive actions which are positive and
create good habits. Additionally, each of us should seek to stay
away from repetitive actions that are negative and create bad
habits. Now each of us have procrastinated or put things off for
various reasons. And to be honest, sometimes it is necessary to
set things aside for valid reasons like family emergencies.
True emergency situations do not need to be justified. However,
it is when we become like the person in Proverbs 6:9-11 that it
is not alright. This Proverb talks about the foolishness of
indolence. Indolence means being lethargic and not showing any
Are We Saved By Works?The subject of works is one which seems to cause some confusion among Christians. There are those who say that we are saved ..... interest or making any effort. Proverbs 6:9-11 says - 6 Go to
the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, 7 which,
having no captain, overseer or ruler, 8 provides her supplies in
the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest. 9 How long will
you slumber, O sluggard? When will you rise from your sleep? 10
A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands
to sleep 11 So shall your poverty come on you like a prowler,
and your need like an armed man. The ant is self-motivated. It
has developed good habits that cause it to do what is necessary
to survive and thrive. Those who always put things off will
drift away from whats necessary in order to feed their bad
habits. They become like the sluggard. A little sleep here, a
little slumber there, and a little folding of hands to sleep and
poverty can come upon you like a prowler. This lack of action
can treat you with the cruelty of an armed robber if you do not
do what is necessary to create positive habits. In turn,
positive habits will produce and develop physical, mental, and
spiritual growth within you. Another problem is that many of us
Lisa's ChristmasLisa was born into a loving Christian family and went through life knowing of The Lord and his ..... have trouble following through with a task. We start projects or
tasks with great energy, but never follow through on them.
Again, there are valid reasons not to finishing a project or
task. Emergencies and strange situations do pop up from time to
time. However, each of us should endeavor to finish what we
start. Proverbs 12:27 says, 27 the lazy man does not roast
what he took in hunting, but diligence is mans precious
possession. What a waste of both resources and time. This guy
went through all the trouble of hunting down his game, but will
not follow through with the task of feeding himself. He is so
close to the ultimate goal he set out upon, but in the end he
missed the mark. This is like practicing for a 100 yard dash and
when the race starts the runner quits at the 50 or 60 yards
mark. No injury or mishap not at all. Its just that the
runner has never developed the positive habit of completing a
race. The hunter has never developed the positive habit of
finishing the job and feeding himself. The diligent those who
are persistent and hard working are a different story. The
diligent do not put off until tomorrow what can be done today.
The diligent, also, finish what they start. The diligent value
their resources. The diligent not only value their time, but the
time of others. So, what are you putting off? Where are the
areas in your life that you are not following through on? Once
you have answered these questions; then you will know what you
have to work on. These are areas where you need to be diligent.
But remember, you did not develop bad habits over night, but
over time. Nor are you likely to change your bad habits on your
own. In order for you to develop the positive habits that will
promote your physical, mental, and spiritual growth; you will
need to seek out a mentor to walk this road of change with you.
Whether you find an elder or leader in the church or a big
brother or sister figure; find someone to hold you accountable.
And here is the big secret that is no secret at all: Admit your
bad habits, set goals to change them, create action steps
(something you can do daily), and find an accountability
partner/mentor. Its not a secret at all, that you can be the
best you that you can be if you trade out your bad habits for
good ones.
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About the author:
Coach Stan is a Christian Life & Leadership coach. He is happily
married to the ultimate lady and love of his life - Barb. He has
two children. He is a former Naval Officer & has developed and
trained leaders for 18 yrs. He has worked in the Royal Ranger
ministry for 20 yrs. He has a passion for training, ministering
to, and developing leaders.
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