Daily Journal: 8 January

To Do Lists and Roundtuits

Do you have a To Do List? Or a roundtuit?

Which one do you think God would desire for us?

To Do Lists can help us achieve things quickly and continually. They can give us a greater sense of purpose and allow us to live with a good sense of flow and progress. Besides that, if we don’t do what we need to do in a timely manner, can we expect God to do so, and immeasurably more?

Ephesians 3:20 (NIV)

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,

Are we really allowing His power to work within us if we keep putting things off, or dismissing their importance?

Think of the things you’ve been putting off. Get your phone or a piece of paper and take a minute to write down everything you can think of that needs your immediate attention.

Now take another minute to schedule them into your diary. Tomorrow do the same. Check things off as you go, and keep adding things. Soon you’ll build a habit of achieving.

Let’s look at what the bible says about habits.

Proverbs 16:3 (BSB)

Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.

Proverbs 13:4 (BSB)

The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.

Colossians 3:23 (ESV)

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men…

Are you remembering others’ needs in your plans?

Philippians 2:3 (ESV)

Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.

Proverbs 15:22 (CSB)

Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

Reach out to others if you need a little help or encouragement. But mostly, keep God near.

James 1:5 (NLT)

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.