Finishing Strong

I took a test this morning (Thursday) for a class that I'm taking. Now that that's behind me, I have exactly one project to complete and one final exam to take before I receive my master's degree (assuming that I make good grades on those). I've been working on this degree for five years now. My prayer nearly every day this semester has been for God to help me finish strong in my pursuit of this degree. Now that I'm near the finish line, it's not the time to get lazy. I need to make sure I complete the work I set out to do.

We need to be even more determined in our Christian walk. Paul said, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." He made sure he kept on the course towards the finish line. Peter said that the "end of your faith" is the "salvation of your souls." That is the goal we are heading towards. When the race gets tough, don't give up. Keep walking. Keep enduring. Finish strong.

Have a great week, and keep your light shining.

(From the Johnson Street Youth Group Trumpeter, 4/6/08)