tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post1047005477324423516..comments2024-02-10T01:38:44.715-08:00Comments on Life Lessons: Big Lesson - Tiny InsectAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-84391456201763250632010-06-10T05:53:57.071-07:002010-06-10T05:53:57.071-07:00Amazing how everything in God's creation is me...Amazing how everything in God's creation is meant to reveal something about Himself and teach us things in order to develop our faith! What an awesome God! BTW, I am praying for your daughter...knowing the Lord will use every trial to develop her faith and draw her nearer to Him!<br />Bless you sister,<br />CherieCherie Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560483336790854099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-70384304546534555132010-06-06T13:25:35.375-07:002010-06-06T13:25:35.375-07:00Oh my, yes! I struggle with procrastination. I hav...Oh my, yes! I struggle with procrastination. I have a way of wasting at least the first 30 minutes of my writing time piddling around with unimportant things. I'm trying to get better at this, but it's so hard for me to dive right in.Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-65262649246016650632010-06-06T12:30:31.476-07:002010-06-06T12:30:31.476-07:00I have a lot of trouble with procrastination too. ...I have a lot of trouble with procrastination too. I put off things I know will be hard. But you are so right, productivity makes me way happier than procrastination.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861022355718378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-81564737329400063492010-06-05T09:41:06.081-07:002010-06-05T09:41:06.081-07:00Maria,
What a timely post for me. For the 1st time...Maria,<br />What a timely post for me. For the 1st time, we are dealing with ants in my kitchen! Ugh! First, we had tiny ones, now big ones. I've been thinking that the Lord wants to remind me of the ant's work ethic since I am so easily distracted :) <br />Good tips here!<br />SusanNorth Jersey Christian Writers Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03981039468686243008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-41469749945631999172010-06-05T05:56:28.762-07:002010-06-05T05:56:28.762-07:00I'm such a procrastinator, but I'm also a ...I'm such a procrastinator, but I'm also a list maker in order to keep myself focused on the tasks I need to accomplish.Heather Sunserihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552506888985553471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-36932660234562694092010-06-04T17:48:46.418-07:002010-06-04T17:48:46.418-07:00Diane - Thanks for dropping by! Ants do form a pre...Diane - Thanks for dropping by! Ants do form a pretty mighty team - I know we can learn from them corporately, as well as individually! Have a fantastic weekend! God bless!<br /><br />Terri - Love your focus: "We have only so many days to make an impact for the Lord and I hate to waste my time!" God bless you as you work for Him! Have a great weekend, girl!<br /><br />Julie - What type of planner do you use? My husband suggested a Franklin (I used to have one in my corporate days...) I'm sure it would help me to stay on track as a writer, as well! You bring up an important point: it IS important to get rest and take time off! I know that balance is the key! Enjoy your weekend!:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-58920488144326887392010-06-04T12:56:56.427-07:002010-06-04T12:56:56.427-07:00I think that my planner and my regular "goal ...I think that my planner and my regular "goal check ups" help me to stay on the straight and narrow with productivity and priorities. Sometimes I realize I need to apply the same strategies to getting rest and taking time off. I need to find a bug to remind me of that ... ;)Julie@comehaveapeacehttp://www.comehaveapeace.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-68379999939882933412010-06-04T07:41:29.343-07:002010-06-04T07:41:29.343-07:00I go back and forth but my personality doesn't...I go back and forth but my personality doesn't lend itself much to procrastination ---only in things like mopping my floor or something. With the bigger things in life, I jump in and try to go forward. We have only so many days to make an impact for the Lord and I hate to waste my time!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-28767977281846054332010-06-04T07:39:35.877-07:002010-06-04T07:39:35.877-07:00Ants are a powerful team if not attended too. I u...Ants are a powerful team if not attended too. I usually run from thing to thing addressing the hottest item on my list. :O)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604687906788800639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-91551758409281760822010-06-04T06:46:20.104-07:002010-06-04T06:46:20.104-07:00Susan - Praying for you as you begin your edits! E...Susan - Praying for you as you begin your edits! Everything is so much more manageable in bite-size pieces! Have a beautiful weekend and God bless! :)<br /><br />Glenda - Oh, what an important point. In fact, my daughter always teases me, because I'm all about 'balance.' In The Beauty of a Disciplined Life, author Rebecca Gates put it best, "Remember that balance is the goal of the disciplined life." Amen to that!! God bless you, Glenda!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-42028950801814927742010-06-03T21:44:41.374-07:002010-06-03T21:44:41.374-07:00Great post, Maria. I have a propensitiy toward pro...Great post, Maria. I have a propensitiy toward productivity - but not always in a balanced way. I bet even the ants take a rest :). It is funny, in certain seasons, I can also be lazy. Ah, the old issue - BALANCE.GLENDA CHILDERShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10413897395818998532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-63437698665811849702010-06-03T18:15:58.134-07:002010-06-03T18:15:58.134-07:00Hi Maria -
Thanks for the reminder.
I've bee...Hi Maria -<br /><br />Thanks for the reminder.<br /><br />I've been procrastinating with the Genesis edits. It seems daunting, but I know if I dig in, it won't be as hard as it looks.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-76946916645003126012010-06-03T17:38:54.918-07:002010-06-03T17:38:54.918-07:00Vickie - So good to hear from you! Thanks for your...Vickie - So good to hear from you! Thanks for your honesty and for sharing your tips to stay diligent! I like how you started with the big picture/goal (your vision wall) and then broke it down into manageable pieces that will allow you to remain focused on the individual tasks you need to accomplish! Bravo!!! Believe me, I can relate! It's so easy to become overwhelmed with all the areas that God has called us to!! Praying for your success, girl!! God bless! :)<br /><br />Kristen - So good to hear from you! Glad you're choosing productivity! I was never a very good procrastinator when I was in high school, but I'm learning that I need to set clear goals & deadlines for myself as a writer, or it's easy to give in to Ms. Procrastination! Have a fantastic weekend and God bless!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-1191604664347339892010-06-03T17:28:05.977-07:002010-06-03T17:28:05.977-07:00Noreen - Sorry to hear that you've dealt with ...Noreen - Sorry to hear that you've dealt with these rascals too! Sounds like you need to write a devotional sharing your awesome analogy!! Thanks so much for sharing! Blessings to you today! :)<br /><br />Jill - Have to keep that cayenne powder tip in mind next time (although hopefully there won't be a next time!). There are definitely lessons to be learned all around us! It pays to stay in God's word and apply His truths to our everyday lives! God bless!<br /><br />Karen - Great job sharing this truth with your children! I can't imagine that you've ever struggled with procrastination! You're so good about leaving comments on blogs you follow and consistently posting to your site! God bless you for your diligence!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-29123195961947127432010-06-03T15:53:23.858-07:002010-06-03T15:53:23.858-07:00Definitely productivity. Procrastination always st...Definitely productivity. Procrastination always stressed me out. :0)Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-49439517418952633462010-06-03T14:58:57.033-07:002010-06-03T14:58:57.033-07:00Hi Maria, only about half an hour ago I had this c...Hi Maria, only about half an hour ago I had this conversation with myself but mind you I had this conversation with myself a few times over the last couple of weeks as well. I have found that I've been procrastinating a whole lot and then wonder why I am not seeing as much fruit as I should. <br /><br />Some of the things I've done recently was to eliminate stuff that I like but was taking too much of my time. I've also written out for myself what I call vision wall. I did that last week, listing the things I know God has called me to do, what I need to do to accomplish them overall and what I need to do right now. At the top of it I have the words FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS :) because I think that's a huge problem for me. I am interested in so many things and because of that I am not as productive as I should be.<br /><br />Anyway thanks for a great devotional.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />VickieVickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11990438534676100647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-48845653039770158912010-06-03T14:33:50.556-07:002010-06-03T14:33:50.556-07:00Used to use that scripture with my kids for lesson...Used to use that scripture with my kids for lessons when they were young. Wanted to encourage them to not be sluggards, but it was always a good reminder for me. As this is now! I choose productivity:)<br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-37784191000632558772010-06-03T13:52:33.081-07:002010-06-03T13:52:33.081-07:00I don't like ants, but I agree, we have so muc...I don't like ants, but I agree, we have so much to learn from them. They just keep going and going. By the way, sprinkling cayenne powder around where they are getting in is a great deterrent.Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-57469351354011559982010-06-03T11:31:29.403-07:002010-06-03T11:31:29.403-07:00Good Afternoon Maria, Loved this post because of t...Good Afternoon Maria, Loved this post because of the analogy but also because we discovered a year ago that our home had carpenter ants too-gotten in by a sliding door and we found the dirt they were moving...yuck. Any spray didn't help and we vacumed etc but finally found that using termite spray seems to keep them away...which makes me think of hidden sins in our lives...we can cover them up, vacume away the evidence but the damage and infestation is still there. It is only the Heavy duty stuff-God's word and His Spirit that can truly eliminate them from my life.<br />Thanks for sharing; it brought a smile to me knowing someone else had to deal with these pests.<br />Hugs, NoreenNanaNor'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03608980502430055753noreply@blogger.com