Procrastination is a significant barrier to spiritual growth, often manifesting as a lack of diligence in pursuing a disciplined life with God. Many feel the desire to engage in Bible study and spiritual practices but delay action, believing they are not in the right state of mind or that a better opportunity will arise later. This excuse of lacking time or opportunity frequently prevents application, even when the moment arrives. Such procrastination reflects a broader absence of discipline and order, especially in managing one's relationship with God. The distractions of the world further complicate efforts to prioritize spiritual health, making it a constant battle to control and organize personal time. The failure to insist on dedicating time to spiritual matters over less important activities perpetuates this cycle of delay and neglect.

God's eternity stands as the answer to our struggle with time, highlighting the brevity of our lives. The urgency to use time wisely arises from our innate tendency to abuse it, often allowing secondary priorities to overshadow the primary goal of seeking God's Kingdom and His righteousness. Jesus urges single-mindedness, emphasizing a simplicity of intention in living life with devotion to purpose and undivided loyalty to the highest priority. When we focus on multiple goals, we lose clear orientation and fail to reach the intended destination. A single-minded pursuit of God's Kingdom brings moral healthiness and unaffected goodness. Time is priceless, and eternity is, to a great extent, purchased by how we spend our time in the present. We must concentrate our efforts on controlling our time and life, restricting our focus to a few key activities, and, with God, be the master of our destiny.

In the battle for our attention amidst a flood of information, procrastination emerges as a significant barrier to achieving our goals. We often avoid necessary actions because they seem painful or less enjoyable, driven by both internal and external triggers that distract us from our broader intentions. Traction moves us toward our goals, while distraction, fueled by alerts and messages on our devices, pulls us away, often wasting precious hours. To combat this, we must remove unhelpful external triggers and address internal ones, refusing to accept the false notion of limited willpower that can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. If we believe we lack self-control, we are less likely to accomplish what we set out to do. Instead, we must value and control our most precious currency—our time and attention—through a daily schedule and a commitment to accountability. Regular reflection and refinement of our schedule are essential, asking ourselves when we followed through on our plans and when we allowed distractions to take over, and considering changes to better live out our values. Pacts or pre-commitments can also be effective, setting firm boundaries to prevent wasted time, such as limiting internet use or creating personal incentives to stay on track. Overcoming procrastination and distraction requires a daily evaluation of how we use our God-given resources and time, ensuring that our focus remains on the traction provided by our Savior Jesus Christ, never allowing distractions to take precedence over our relationship with Him and God the Father.