Week Five Call Info

Playback Dial-in Number: 1-218-486-8703
Playback Access Code: 883940
(Toll-free access is not available for Telephone Playback)

Be sure to use this telephone number and access code, and not the previous Dial-in Number and access codes associated with the conference call itself.

Becky!

Week Five: From One Touch to One Day in Advance

In April we focused ourselves on how to make our lives move more in sync with God's moment-by-moment plan for our lives by turning the question into a prayer, "Lord, What is my MIN (most important now)?"

Now we are going to turn our April focus of the "MIN" to the May focus of "DIA"..."Day In Advance" planning.

Hopefully, we've trained ourselves to resist those wandering, procrastinating moments with our "MIN" prayer. The "DIA" planning is equally motivating, but more strategic. It requires that we take a "look" at tomorrow--by assessing what we need to transfer from today (because we didn't accomplish it) AND what is already on our calendar and might need a bit of attention.

In our phone call, we'll get practical, but for our blog, I want to give you a prayer before you plan...

"Lord, go before and behind me.
Show me.
Remind me.
Warn me.
Lead me...in your ways. Amen."

Expect God to prompt your thinking as you plan for tomorrow. Let Him speak to you honestly about any ways (or tasks) that you might be avoiding. Ask Him to motivate you if you are weak, being stubborn, or lazy. (Somehow, when God reveals these things to us, we don't feel condemned but motivated to change--Amen?)

Be encouraged,

Becky

Week Four: Call Info

Playback Dial-in Number: 1-218-486-8703
Playback Access Code: 232638

Be sure to use this telephone number and access code, and not the previous Dial-in Number and access codes associated with the conference call itself.

Be encouraged!

Becky

P.S. Post your comments this week--don't be shy!

Week Four: One Touch

I have a secret for eliminating and concentrating, decluttering, and minimizing the chaos of lost things (keys, documents, etc.). It is the habit of touching things ONLY once.

"One Touch" your mail--how? Stand over the garbage can after you retrieve your mail and immediately throw out ads and junk. Then have a file for each week (all 52 weeks), placing the bills due in each week. Pay accordingly.

"One Touch" your email--how? Don't open it or mark it "unread" until you are ready/able to deal with it. Save or delete the information based on its importance.

"One Touch" your keys--how? Have a hook at your house AND in your purse. Don't ever set them down. Set them only on the hook or in your purse.

"One Touch" your documents--how? (This one is a lot tougher...) Have files that, at the very least, organize important papers alphabetically, by year, by child, or by project.

Of course all of these ideas require a disciplined mind and body--you can't allow yourself to fatigue!

Let's try to make our MIN the "ONE TOUCH" rule this week!

Be encouraged,

Becky

Week Three: Call Info

Playback Dial-in Number: 1-218-486-8703
Playback Access Code: 720450

Be sure to use this telephone number and access code, and not the previous Dial-in Number and access codes associated with the conference call itself.

Do your assignments!

Be encouraged,

Becky

Week Three: The Prayer behind the Question

The "what" behind the Most Important Now is more than a question. When we turn, "What should I do next?" into a question for God, we quickly connect to God's motivation in and for our lives.

Asking God, "What is my MIN?" is, in essence, unceasing prayer and a step of humility. Asking for help from the One who knows YOU best, is a willing act of surrender. James 1:5 (NLT) says, "If need wisdom--if you want to know what God wants you to do--ask Him, and He will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking. But when you ask Him, be sure that you really expect Him to answer..." Once you get God's thoughts--and they will come into your mind and make sense; they'll sound like a parent or safe and strong advisor/counselor--make your move. Act immediately. This is the one-two punch that knocks out procrastination.

Your assignment this week, in addition to practicing MIN, is to ask yourself these three questions and journal your responses:

1. On a scale of 1-10, do I most often spend my money wisely or impulsively? Am I improving in this area? Do I tithe--give some or 10% of my earnings to God's work? Why or why not? How is God speaking to me about giving or saving money?
2. On a scale of 1-10, "Do I regularly or occasionally eat the wrong thing(s)?" Why or Why not? Does God give me any prompting to maintain self-control? If so, what is it? Do I heed, recognize or ignore God's promptings?
3. On a scale of 1-10, rate your overall time management: personal and/or workplace. Do you waste time--if so, explain HOW: Do you watch too much TV? Do you spend time on the internet needlessly? Do you have numerous projects that need your attention? If you answered yes to any of those questions, make a list of projects or organizational "to do's" and assign them a deadline for completion. Prioritize them. Begin, during this quarter, to complete them and "cross them off" your list.

I feel very passionate about this month's attack on procrastination--which at some level, we all struggle with--and I ask you to take seriously the MIN in your day. The result will be a deeper, more intimate and more effective prayer life! Woo hoo!

Be encouraged,

Becky

Week Two: Call Info

Playback Dial-in Number: 1-218-486-8703
Playback Access Code: 533948

Be sure to use this telephone number and access code, and not the previous Dial-in Number and access codes associated with the conference call itself.

Happy Easter Everyone!

Becky (next Wednesday call time as usual)

Week Two: Now!

The secret of the "MIN" (or the Most Important Now is NOW! From every angle, saying "Yes" or "No" now leads to instant action! (It also minimizes and disables the tendency to procrastinate!)

Spiritually--When you hear/think/feel that God is prompting you with or by His Holy Spirit, don't ignore Him (remember, the Holy Spirit is not an "it," He is the Holy person of God. Say "yes," NOW...don't hesitate, ignore or procrastinate.

Mentally--When you think, "I should," turn that sentence into "I will...now!"

Physically--When you hear yourself making excuses, say "NO" to yourself and "YES" to the commitment you made to walk, work out, or not eat something unhealthy.

Emotionally--When your feelings get involved with decisions, adding confusion or uncertainty--especially when it comes to saving money, calories, or time--you have to ask yourself, "What is my Most Important NOW!"

I am just departing on a plane...I look forward to speaking to you on Thursday 4/9 noon PST!

Be encouraged,

Becky

Week One Call Info

Playback Dial-in Number: 1-218-486-8703

Playback Access Code: 115386

Be sure to use this telephone number and access code, and not the previous Dial-in Number and access codes associated with the conference call itself.

Be encouraged,

Becky!