Finishing with Joy
As the countdown to summer begins, it’s easy to let our eyes drift toward the finish line and off the One who called us to this race. Finishing well is about more than just crossing the line; it’s about the heart and discipline we bring to those final steps.
To finish this school year strong, let’s reflect on these truths:
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Fix Your Focus: It is easy to get careless or feel “entitled” to coast near the end. We must remain intentional, “fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith” (Hebrews 12:2).
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Work with Heart: Our own strength only carries us so far before the “energy of the flesh” wears out. Instead, “whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord” (Colossians 3:23).
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Fight for the Finish: The battle often feels fiercest just before the victory. Remember that we have been given a Spirit of “power, love, and self-discipline” (2 Timothy 1:7) to help us persevere through the final challenges.
Like the Apostle Paul, may our aim not be to simply endure, but to “finish my course with joy” (2 Timothy 4:7).
For HIS Glory,
Jessica Hollewell