How to Use This List
- Pick a CHEW question that fits your current struggle, task, or situation.
- Write it down and answer it as honestly and deeply as you can.
- When you run out of answers, pick another question—or invite a friend, mentor, or group to chew with you.
- Use these questions throughout your day, especially when you feel the urge to put things off or escape from what matters.
CHEW Question Formula Reminder
If I really believed God’s love is [characteristic], how would that change [my thoughts, feelings, actions, or identity] right now?
CHEW Questions for Procrastination & Avoidance—Focused on God’s Love
God’s Love Is Empowering and Strengthening
- If I really believed God’s love empowers me for today, how would that change my willingness to start?
- If I really believed God’s love gives me strength to do hard things, how would that change my avoidance of difficult tasks?
- If I really believed God’s love is with me in every moment, how would that change my courage to face what I’ve been putting off?
- If I really believed God’s love is sufficient for my weakness, how would that change my excuses?
- If I really believed God’s love helps me take one step at a time, how would that change my overwhelm?
God’s Love Is Purposeful and Calling
- If I really believed God’s love gives purpose to my work, how would that change my motivation to get started?
- If I really believed God’s love calls me to faithfulness in small things, how would that change my attitude toward daily tasks?
- If I really believed God’s love delights in my best effort, how would that change my procrastination?
- If I really believed God’s love uses ordinary work for His glory, how would that change my willingness to show up?
- If I really believed God’s love has a good plan for me, how would that change my avoidance of responsibilities?
God’s Love Is Wise and Guiding
- If I really believed God’s love gives wisdom for my priorities, how would that change my decision-making?
- If I really believed God’s love guides my schedule, how would that change my planning?
- If I really believed God’s love helps me focus, how would that change my distractions?
- If I really believed God’s love lights my path, how would that change my next step?
- If I really believed God’s love is perfect in timing, how would that change my urgency or delay?
God’s Love Is Joyful and Fulfilling
- If I really believed God’s love brings joy through diligence, how would that change my desire to avoid work?
- If I really believed God’s love makes every task meaningful, how would that change my view of chores or assignments?
- If I really believed God’s love delights in my progress, how would that change my discouragement over unfinished tasks?
- If I really believed God’s love can refresh me as I work, how would that change my energy?
- If I really believed God’s love rewards faithfulness, how would that change my motivation to finish what I start?
God’s Love Is Forgiving and Patient
- If I really believed God’s love forgives my avoidance and delay, how would that change my shame about procrastination?
- If I really believed God’s love can change my habits, how would that change my hope for tomorrow?
- If I really believed God’s love celebrates small steps, how would that change my perfectionism or fear of starting?
- If I really believed God’s love is new every morning, how would that change my willingness to try again?
- If I really believed God’s love is patient with my growth, how would that change my discouragement?
God’s Love Is Freeing from Fear
- If I really believed God’s love casts out fear, how would that change my anxiety about failing or not being perfect?
- If I really believed God’s love is my helper, how would that change my fear of not knowing what to do?
- If I really believed God’s love is not based on my productivity, how would that change my motivation?
- If I really believed God’s love gives me courage, how would that change my willingness to face challenges?
- If I really believed God’s love brings peace, how would that change my tendency to escape into distractions?
When You Run Out of Answers
- Pick another CHEW question from this list.
- Try a different characteristic of God’s love or a new angle on your struggle.
- Invite a friend, mentor, or group to chew with you, or pray for God to show you something new.
- Keep chewing—God’s love is deeper and more powerful than procrastination!
Blessing
May God’s empowering, purposeful, and freeing love meet you as you chew on these questions—one honest step at a time.
Transparency Note: This blog is crafted in collaboration with advanced AI tools and thoughtfully finalized by the 1st Principle Group staff to ensure biblical faithfulness and practical relevance for our readers. All stories are fictional and not a representation of any one client.
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