Last-Minute Projects

Some things never change. For instance, the frequency of tendencies and battles of your youth, you later watch as parents, play out in your own kids. Take as an example, homework. I didn't always wait until the last minute to complete projects. But it did happen often enough. And while the kids aren't bombarded with the stuff yet, life has enough going on that it feels time is getting away all too fast, that due dates are approaching faster than the should.

So, whether it's "last minute" on purpose or on accident, it's often necessary. Planning and preparation go a long way. And once again, I feel as though I should be the last person to be writing about time management and the threat and temptation of procrastination. Yes, it's amazing what can be accomplished under pressure, with deadlines looming.

But it doesn't have to be that way. If only we did what we were supposed to do, when it needed to be done. It's a discipline issue. One that is neither easily learner, nor easily taught.

Pray, this #youthPastorWednesday, that God would help pastors struggling to learn the lessons of life that we all wished we had learned sooner; and hope that our kids learn more quickly than we did. Pray that God would give them wisdom, to communicate effectively both in conversation and in lifestyle. Pray also, that we would not delay or procrastinate when it comes to that which God would have us to accomplish. May we teach our youth to remain ever so sensitive to the prompting of the Holy Spirit, even if and when we still struggle with it ourselves.

For the glory of God
And the cause of Jesus Christ.

- PNC