James 4: 17
Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.
This is procrastination. I think we all may be guilty of this "falling short." How many times have I known I need to do something, then put it off. I have been the "queen of excuses." I have an excuse for everybody, no matter what they've done, I can think of some excuse for why they did it. But I also "explain away" a lot of the wrongs I've been guilty of.
I have decided to have no more excuses for what I've not done that I could. I have determined to listen to God's whispers and nudges, and not discount them as my imagination.
I still refuse to judge others harshly, but still excuse them, so they can have another chance to do right. I can do this because I am not responsible for others, and I am to love mercy. I will let the Maker and Lawgiver mete out whatever disciplines will bring them back to Him; or the judgments He knows they deserve.
O my Father, let me hear Your voice and recognize it, and obey instantly. I know this will not be easy for me, but I trust You, and I trust Your Spirit in me that communicates so gently with my spirit. Strengthen me, Father, to always love and serve You with my whole heart, soul, mind and strength.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
