Lateness, without genuine reason, says ‘I’m more important than you’. If you’ve ever had to sit around waiting for someone who said they’d arrive half an hour ago, you’ll know how annoying it is. Set your alarm 15 minutes early, get organized the night before, and get there. On time.
Today’s Challenge:
I’m not going out today!: That’s okay. This is a principle for living, not a onetime challenge. Make a point of being punctual the next time you’re heading out by going through your calendar for a few minutes. Set alarms on your phone if you have to, to make sure you’re on time!
Try this: The bare minimum is to arrive when you say you will. Could you be there a few minutes earlier, though?
The extra mile: If you’re super-organized, arrive early, and bring the person/people you’re meeting a treat or their favourite coffee. Doesn’t have to be fancy, but it might just make their day.
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves.” Romans 12:10
Why is it so important that we are, as Christians?
1. Jesus said we should prefer others to ourselves. Leaving someone hanging around and waiting for you so that you can check Facebook just one last time reveals that you care more about yourself than the other person. Being on time is a simple way to put others first.
2. It reveals your integrity. If we agree to arrive somewhere at midday and turn up half an hour later, we have not been true to our word. Integrity means doing what we say we will do, and excuses don’t help! Where are we on the time-keeping spectrum? Maybe it’s high time we were on time.
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