Finishing Strong ...

I once started reading a book entitled Finishing Strong. Sadly, I never finished.

It is what separates those that are outstanding with the rest who are just average. It is the defining trait of those who realize their potential vs. those who don't. It is what makes some people successful, in contrast to those who are just ordinary.

It is the one thing that I am struggling with now. To know that God has done wonderful things, and to be tempted to just sit there and reflect (though that has its time) and give thanks for all that He has done in my life and around me for the last couple of years, while ignoring all that is going around me, it is getting tough. I never knew that some things would be so burdensome that I kind of want to let go now, and not be bothered with it anymore. Ironically, God has assured me that He is faithful and will take care of everything; and He is teaching me to let go, and to trust Him.

But at the same time, I am still here, and I know that He has called me to continue to be all that I can be. The last couple of weeks many circumstances and thoughts and attitudes have made this a tough endeavour, and I know now what it means to finish strong...or rather...what it SHOULD be like.

Nevertheless, I should be studying for my quiz tomorrow rather than blogging my aimless thoughts. I leave you with:

9"If a man is lazy, the rafters sag; if his hands are idle, the house leaks" - Ecclesiastes 10:18

God forbid I leave behind a leaky house...