Do I humble myself and take responsibility, or do I play the victim and blame others, my circumstances, or just life in general? Do I allow myself to be held accountable by others—or is there always an excuse, a reason, or a long-winded explanation for why I didn’t follow through?
If I fail to meet accepted expectations or renege on commitments…
If I drop the ball…
If I bow to the cultural pressure of glorifying BUSY and find myself in the never-ending rat race of hurry, obligations, and expectations…
Don’t let me bore you with drivel. Don’t let me insult the gift of time given to me by my Creator by claiming, “I just didn’t have enough.” Time is a gift, and I am accountable for how I steward it.
No one needs to hear a nauseating list of excuses to justify my refusal to accept the time and responsibility God has placed in my hands. No one is edified by my idolatry of over-committing or my failure to fulfill what I said I would do.
Save the excuses for the judgment seat.
Because here’s the truth:
- We will give an account. “So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God” (Romans 14:12).
- Our excuses will not hold up. Adam tried to blame Eve. Eve tried to blame the serpent. But God held each accountable (Genesis 3).
- We are called to faithful stewardship. Jesus said, “It is required of stewards that they be found faithful” (1 Corinthians 4:2).
Excuses only keep us trapped in immaturity. Taking responsibility leads into maturity, integrity, and the freedom of living honestly before God and others.
So today, Lord—strip me of excuses. Help me see that my “busy” is not holy if it keeps me from obedience. Teach me to live as a faithful steward of time, relationships, and commitments. And when I fall short, give me the humility to own it, repent, and walk forward without hiding behind words that will not matter in the end.
Because when all is said and done, I don’t want my story to be one of excuses. I want it to be one of faithfulness.
Minimizing me...making much of Jesus 