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Laziness - 4/24/2008 8:06:22 PM
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SavedByGraceMD
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I have been struggling with this lately. I don't remember ever being lazy when I was growing up. Actually I would say the opposite. Over the past few years though I have grown lazy. I notice it more now that I am a believer. I have plenty of time, Too much free time I think. I want to read and feel pulled to Gods word, and even though I do get a bunch of daily devotionals and a daily bible study, I feel as though I am being lax in this area. Some days I can't wait to open up my bible and some days I always put it off, and then never get to it. This is also affecting other areas of my life, like getting my lazy but back in the gym. Any advice. Thursday is also my church night, and I have been lacking there also.
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RE: Laziness - 4/24/2008 9:34:50 PM
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Laziness. Who me? Yes  . Ugh. I really don't like to admit that, but it's true. I've always had a bit of a struggle managing my time well and being disorganized doesn't help me in my efforts to prioritize what needs to be done. My husband has always been an efficient and hard worker but lately I think our combined schedules and my lack of motivation has rubbed off just a bit on him. A dear siter in Christ gave me a suggestion that we both thought would be a good approach to seeing this issue as God would have us see it. A Bible study on "work/working" and "laziness". I allready know a few verses that speak to these areas but I am looking forward to digging into the Word and really preparing our minds and hearts to overcome this in God's strength. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. I'm lifting you in prayer on this SavedByGraceMD. And looking forward to what other believers thoughts are. God bless
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RE: Laziness - 4/24/2008 10:14:14 PM
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That's the Holy Spirit! Get up you lazy bum! Seriously, I struggle with this a touch but mostly overeating is my biggie. The Holy Spirit is convicting us, and it's hard to gather the discipline to change. I'm not trying to help you justify your actions (or lack of action!), but I can relate to this feeling of self-perceived worthlessness and weakness. Hang in there with prayer and submission, buddy.
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RE: Laziness - 4/24/2008 10:21:26 PM
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I struggle with laziness about bible reading and praying also but am and have been working on it. Sometimes It takes everything in me to decide to read the bible especially if its been a super busy day,but have trouble sleeping when I do skip my bible time.
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RE: Laziness - 4/25/2008 8:01:30 AM
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I have been struggling with this lately. I don't remember ever being lazy when I was growing up.
Laziness may be an indication of sloth, but a disinclination towards the Bible or church may indicate something else as well. Sometimes people start their walk of faith on one path and then find the Lord calling them to another path. Sometimes this call is first heard by a disinterest in the current path. For example, a person may struggle to motivate themselves to study Leviticus only to find that they are eager to study Daniel.
Some churches operate on a schedule that is almost ritual. A Christian may find little nourishing in such an environment and his disinterest might be mistaken for laziness instead of a hunger for something closer to the Lord and more satisfying.
People who attach "MD" to their name can reflect a personality that is driven to accomplish goals. This is usually seen as a positive attribute. However, there is a danger in the Christian walk of undertaking activity "in the flesh" that blinds us to the leading of the Spirit. The book of Galatians was written to address this problem. It is so common that we have the Pharisees as a constant reminder of what lies at the end of that road.
As you reflect, you may also want to consider if the Lord is drawing you in another direction.
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RE: Laziness - 4/26/2008 9:40:46 PM
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Laziness. Who me? Yes . Ugh. I really don't like to admit that, but it's true. I've always had a bit of a struggle managing my time well and being disorganized doesn't help me in my efforts to prioritize what needs to be done. My husband has always been an efficient and hard worker but lately I think our combined schedules and my lack of motivation has rubbed off just a bit on him. A dear siter in Christ gave me a suggestion that we both thought would be a good approach to seeing this issue as God would have us see it. A Bible study on "work/working" and "laziness". I allready know a few verses that speak to these areas but I am looking forward to digging into the Word and really preparing our minds and hearts to overcome this in God's strength. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. I'm lifting you in prayer on this SavedByGraceMD. And looking forward to what other believers thoughts are. God bless
Thank you, my sister in Christ. I appreciate your prayers, and will reciprocate. That is a good idea, I just hope God doesn't let the lazy bug bite when it comes time to due this study. Take care and God bless.
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RE: Laziness - 4/26/2008 9:42:50 PM
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ORIGINAL: small_creation
That's the Holy Spirit! Get up you lazy bum! Seriously, I struggle with this a touch but mostly overeating is my biggie. The Holy Spirit is convicting us, and it's hard to gather the discipline to change. I'm not trying to help you justify your actions (or lack of action!), but I can relate to this feeling of self-perceived worthlessness and weakness. Hang in there with prayer and submission, buddy.
j
Thank you. You too. Hang in there . I do know, and I guess I should, as well as you, take solace in the fact that we are being convicted by the spirit. We know the Lord is fighting for us. Just reading these replies is invigorating me. So thanks again.
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RE: Laziness - 4/26/2008 9:45:05 PM
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I struggle with laziness about bible reading and praying also but am and have been working on it. Sometimes It takes everything in me to decide to read the bible especially if its been a super busy day,but have trouble sleeping when I do skip my bible time.
Thank you also for sharing. I would say you having trouble sleeping, is a little nudge from God, and the spirit, to open up his word. Stay strong, and he will be forever faithful. God bless and take care.
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RE: Laziness - 4/26/2008 9:53:33 PM
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I have been struggling with this lately. I don't remember ever being lazy when I was growing up.
Laziness may be an indication of sloth, but a disinclination towards the Bible or church may indicate something else as well. Sometimes people start their walk of faith on one path and then find the Lord calling them to another path. Sometimes this call is first heard by a disinterest in the current path. For example, a person may struggle to motivate themselves to study Leviticus only to find that they are eager to study Daniel.
Some churches operate on a schedule that is almost ritual. A Christian may find little nourishing in such an environment and his disinterest might be mistaken for laziness instead of a hunger for something closer to the Lord and more satisfying.
People who attach "MD" to their name can reflect a personality that is driven to accomplish goals. This is usually seen as a positive attribute. However, there is a danger in the Christian walk of undertaking activity "in the flesh" that blinds us to the leading of the Spirit. The book of Galatians was written to address this problem. It is so common that we have the Pharisees as a constant reminder of what lies at the end of that road.
As you reflect, you may also want to consider if the Lord is drawing you in another direction.
It is funny that you say this, because this is how I feel. I have taking a real interest in the prophetic books of the bible. I started out trying to follow the bible in a year plan in the back of my bible, and it goes straight through. I started in Luke, once I got through Genesis and Exodus, which I loved reading, I started to want to get back to reading about Jesus in the NT, and found myself skipping ahead to Daniel, Isaiah and back to Revelation. I have been having a hard time getting back on schedule. I know the OT is there for a reason. To teach us, and show us all the great things God did for his people, and to lay the groundwork for the coming of Jesus. But it is hard to go straight through all those books. So when I can't, I get a little down on myself.
But I don't want to make excuses for myself. I have a real problem, and I need to take action to set it straight.
Thank you for your help and guidance, it is greatly appreciated. May God bless you and take care.
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RE: Laziness - 4/26/2008 9:56:32 PM
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People who attach "MD" to their name can reflect a personality that is driven to accomplish goals.
By the way, the MD, is for my initials, not my career choice, and goals and me do not go hand in hand. Which I guess is pretty telling. I have never been good at reaching my goals.
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RE: Laziness - 4/26/2008 11:42:19 PM
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ORIGINAL: sunshine4God
I struggle with laziness about bible reading and praying also but am and have been working on it. Sometimes It takes everything in me to decide to read the bible especially if its been a super busy day,but have trouble sleeping when I do skip my bible time.
Thank you also for sharing. I would say you having trouble sleeping, is a little nudge from God, and the spirit, to open up his word. Stay strong, and he will be forever faithful. God bless and take care.
Thanks so much and I agree with you!
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RE: Laziness - 4/27/2008 1:06:41 AM
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Wow! Great thread! I struggle with laziness, too. I seem to have a lot of inertia: I can't get myself started, but if I ever do, then I don't stop. Then I overdo and don't do anything for a couple of days. So much for developing new habits.
What makes me feel really guilty is when I read advice that tells women, "you need to take time for yourself," and I know I don't need that advice at all, and I wish I were more like the productive people who do.
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RE: Laziness - 4/27/2008 11:57:06 PM
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Wow! Great thread! I struggle with laziness, too. I seem to have a lot of inertia: I can't get myself started, but if I ever do, then I don't stop. Then I overdo and don't do anything for a couple of days. So much for developing new habits.
What makes me feel really guilty is when I read advice that tells women, "you need to take time for yourself," and I know I don't need that advice at all, and I wish I were more like the productive people who do.
I know what you mean. I tend to procrastinate also, so I try to make up for all the stuff I have not done lately, in half the time it should take.
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RE: Laziness - 5/15/2008 3:49:05 PM
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Once again, thanks to all who have replied, I appreciate your words and advice.
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RE: Laziness - 5/15/2008 8:00:34 PM
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Sadey
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Are you really lazy? Or just overwhelmed with activities? Things get so hectic that reading our bibles become another chore on our long list of things to do.
just a thought
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RE: Laziness - 5/15/2008 9:10:01 PM
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I'm wondering how many times per week we should attend church. Is there a Bible verse for that or is it a cultural thing?
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RE: Laziness - 5/16/2008 3:40:12 AM
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Well, I can't help it. You reminded me of a song -- at least you and Small_Creation did with the response to you: quote:
That's the Holy Spirit! Get up you lazy bum! !
We are climbing Jacob's ladder
We are climbing Jacob's ladder
We are climbing Jacob's ladder
Soldiers of the Cross.
Every rung goes higher and higher
Every rung goes higher and higher
Every rung goes higher and higher
Soldiers of the Cross.
Rise, shine, give God the glory
Rise, shine, give God the glory
Rise, shine, give God the glory
Soldiers of the Cross.
So Get UP! Like Small_Creation said.
Hee-hee!
Okay, enough of this folderol! Enough of this persiflage! Enough of this having enough!
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I have been having a hard time getting back on schedule. I know the OT is there for a reason. To teach us, and show us all the great things God did for his people, and to lay the groundwork for the coming of Jesus. But it is hard to go straight through all those books. So when I can't, I get a little down on myself.
Okay. Because of some reading problems, I created a chart for reading the Bible through in a year -- or whenever I decide to finish it. I won't go into the reasons right now, but it's working. Shall I share or not?
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