I’m lazy

August 7th, 2010 by admin

It’s been one week of posting here on my new blog. I have to tell you that it’s been a huge blessing to hear your thoughts in person and through the wonderful world wide web. Your comments have challenged me to think differently and fresh… but I have to admit something… I’m lazy.

Proverbs 20:4 CEV

If you are too lazy to plow, don’t expect a harvest.

Proverbs 26:14

A door turns on its hinges,  but a lazy person  just turns over in bed.

I believed I was lazy, as I hit the snooze button for the 3rd time, but I’ve been in denial. I thought I had overcome it but, I’m not sure I have. I was talking to a friend a while ago, who also works in youth ministry, and he was telling me about all the things others were doing in their ministries and how he couldn’t figure out how they accomplished so much. I told him, “It’s because you’re lazy and they’re not.” I think it was a slap in the face to him, since he gave me that look of, shock and the “did-you-just-slap-me-in-the-face-by-calling-me-lazy?” look. I could identify it because, it sounded like me and I’m lazy. It’s not something we like to talk about much, let alone say it to someone else.

I realize that many people want to be successful, have purpose, adventure and story… I do. Yet, many people don’t want to do what it takes to get there… Myself included… Sometimes.

I’m trying to change. I realize there is much to say and many good conversation to be had, but who has the time? I mean, we’re so busy doing… doing… doing… um, well… playing Farmville? Have we confused mindless things of laziness for being busy? Have we figured out how to make ourselves look busy when really we’ve just faked ourselves into thinking we’ve had an overwhelming day?

When it comes right down to it, I’ve found out that I would rather read someone else’s blog than write one or watch an adventure movie instead of living one. That must change. God has given me wonderful gifts and I’m surprised He’s not taken them away from me yet for not being the good steward of them as He intended. So, I’m asking for your help to hold me accountable and scold me when I stop doing ministry, blogging or photography. Believe it or not there are many devotions, thoughts and photos I’ve yet to share from my trip to Uganda this year… It’s been months and I need to get on it.

I don’t expect to blog everyday like my challenge for last week… but I also don’t expect not too.

I’ve found that we are all on this journey together. With your hand on my shoulder, I know I am not alone. Let’s try a little harder, give a little more effort to share together our images and thoughts and we might just might find inspiration to change the world.

Peace.

Johno~

If I counted it right, there are currently 27ish names in the bucket from people who left comments this last week. It’s your last chance to make a comment to be entered in the gig for a basket from Uganda. Since this post is going out late in the day, I will announce the winner on Monday. Special thanks to Brenda whose comment, “we reap what we sow” helped inspire this post.

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Big Mike

I wanted to post, not for a last chance to win a basket. I don't really want the basket…give it to someone who really wants it.

The constant barrage of negativity and criticism feeds my laziness. I am lazy too, Johno. I like your new blog format. See you at Faith Quest.
Katiemaysmom

We can't afford to be lazy. This was a great blog and I think we all get lazy, it sneaks in on us. I know I always can find stuff that “needs” to be done before I can get to what I'm supposed to be doing for God. The stuff that gets in the way doesn't count for anything when you think about eternity. We allow “stuff” like the latest tv show, the newest post on facebook, or, lately for me, puzzles to get int the way of doing. This is the “stuff” that makes me lazy in getting to God's work. We need to focus on what's important and not let the worldly stuff make us lazy in this regard. Thanks for this post.
SK Anderson

Hey Brother. It's taken me a long time to type this. Not only was I lazy, but I was also procrastinating. Nice work on the site… and your photography is amazing.
Brendaglindsey

We are on this journey together… So dear brother I want to encourage you, for our spirits are willing but our flesh is weak. Thank you for reminding us to examine ourselves and reflect on the way we spend our time. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (New International Version)
14And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. You and your family have been an encouragement to me.
Zeke

Hey brother, excellent post. There's natural tendency to avoid difficult self evaluations like your post. Nancy had me watch the “Lead Me” video and it convicted so much that I was actually angry and defensive for a day. One of the fears I have about holding someone accountable is the anger and defensiveness that could result. I'll do my best to be a good brother and hold you accountable and will pray for God's understanding of how that looks. I have really appreciated it when you have held be accountable.

In Him ,

-Zeke