This verse is like my motto.
As a young Christian I was delighted to discover it, due to my being a constant planner, daydreamer and visionary. I live by to-do lists and goals. As I pondered these fleshy aspects of my personality, I realise the daydreamer has been an overstayer. She is quite detrimental. She constantly interrupts my conversations with God. She is self-focused and often conjures up negative thinking. I’m not liking her.
The visionary is okay. Definitely requires boundaries. Like the daydreamer she can take my eyes off God on occasion however she is also great for looking at outreach to the unsaved and encouragement for those in the faith.
And then there’s the planner. This is where the to-do lists come in which keep the visionary contained. The planner ensures the homemaker remembers to vacuum, plan meals and buy groceries. The planner ensures hospitality is occurring. She keeps the woman juggling all the many roles of responsibilities.
Don’t you agree that planning and keeping up with responsibilities flow most effectively when we are first spending quality time with God and His Word:
There is constant need to hear the wisdom, draw on the strength and walk in the power of the Word. To overcome sinful behavior such as daydreaming, to live obediently and peaceably, then scripture must be applied:
In the wise words of a dear friend: “Good time-management is a necessity for us… aka discipline”.