doing what needs to be done

there's this old saying that will sound all too familiar to all of you but it is true: actions speak louder than words. most of us in today's society seems to be doing it the other way round where words speak louder than actions, and that's why a lot of things in our lives have yet to be done or accomplished.

as believers in Christ, we must beware: our actions should always give credence to the changes that Christ can make in the lives of those who walk with HIM.

u know....God calls upon each of us to act in accordance with HIS will and with respect for HIS commandments. if we are to be responsible believers, we must realize that it is never enough to hear the instructions of God; we must also live by them. and it is never enough to wait idly by while others do God's work here on earth; we, too, must act. doing God's work is a responsibility that each of us must bear, and when we do, our Heavenly Father rewards our efforts with a bountiful harvest. but make sure that we do not act becoz of rewards, it must be from our hearts, let the reward part be a natural thing that happens rather than expecting it to be fulfilled.


so.....are you in the habit of doing what needs to be done when it needs to be done, or are you a dues-paying member of the Procrastinator's Club ? if you've acquired the habit of doing things sooner rather than later, congratulations ! but, if you find yourself putting off all those unpleasant tasks until later (or never), it's time to think about the consequences of your behavior.

one way that you can learn to defeat procrastination is by paying less attention to your fears and more attention to your responsibilities. so....when you've faced with a difficult choice or an unpleasant responsibility, don't spend endless hours fretting over your face. simply seek God's counsel and get busy. when you do, you will be richly rewarded becoz of your willingness to act. by the way, when i say unpleasant responsibilities, i am not toking about house chores or school work or office work. i am toking about the calling of God in your life and what HE wants you to do. also be sure to know that family, school or work is also important, but God comes first, you just need to get your priorities into the right perspective. good day all !!

quote of the day:

"From the very moment one feels called to act is born the strength to bear whatever horror one will face or see. In some inexplicable way, terror loses its overwhelming power when it becomes a task that must be faced." by Emmi Bonhoeffer