Will Rogers, American humorist, once said, "Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."

Procrastinators come in all shapes and sizes. There is the 'accidental' procrastinator who puts off the seemingly trivial task due to the fact that they are occupied with seemingly more important matters. They postpone checking the oil in the car, doing the laundry, taking inventory or purchasing groceries. Such procrastination can lead to major complications. 'Whoops.'

There is the 'swamped' procrastinator. They put off starting a task because they feel overwhelmed. They don't know where to start, so they don't.

Then there is the 'aversion' procrastinator. They say, "I really don't want to do this". They know the task has to be done, but they would rather not be the one to do it. They know broccoli is good for you them but don't want to be the one who has to eat it.

Then there is the 'last minute action hero'. This is the kind of procrastinator who thrives on adrenaline rushes while simultaneously giving co-workers heart-attacks. This person gets a thrill by arriving at the flight departure gate just as the aircraft is preparing to taxi onto the runway. The 'last minute action hero' sits on a project until the deadline-panic causes the adrenaline to kick in. This procrastination is often a spill-over from 'cramming' habit of college days.

Procrastination becomes a way of life for some. Projects get stuck in the mud or never get started due to emotional ambivalence or our rationalization. The procrastination habit can be replaced with a pro-activation habit.

The 'swamped' procrastinator would do well to heed the advice of the psalmist: "When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the Rock that is higher than I." (Psalm 61:3). Self-management can be an overwhelming problem that causes our heart to faint. We need higher perspective, power and priorities. The Bible reminds us that we can come under new management. It's not enough to take action. We need to take the right action at the right time.

It may require the habit of getting more organized for the task at hand. List steps. Prioritize actions. How do they fit with the mission, the goals and objectives? Delegate responsibilities. ask yourself - Is there a simpler way to do this? Collect materials. Break the large tasks into smaller ones.

For the 'aversion' procrastinator- Consider doing the most difficult thing first. Then reward yourself with a job you enjoy doing.

'Last minute action heroes' need to discover that there is a better way to live. Life is actually a long distance race and not just a sprint. Runners who know this are careful to set their pace and their stride.

Perfectionists are notorious procrastinators. Unrealistic expectations trap them in fantasyland. Fear of failure blocks their access to their self-start button. Scripture gives us a reality check: "All have sinned and are continually falling short of God's glorious ideal for living." (Romans 3:23, personal paraphrase emphasizing the present active tense in original text.) That's why we need a Savior. Do your best, while at the same time acknowledge your imperfections. Don't wait for the perfect block of time, perfect co-workers, perfect work space to start a project. Do what you can while you can. Serendipitous flashes of inspiration usually emerge from disciplined processes of perspiration.

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." (Colossians 3:23-24 NIV).