Saturday, February 09, 2013
STARTERS AND STOPPERS
…. he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6
Starters and Stoppers
Starters and Stoppers
Are you a starter or a stopper? If I had to answer that, I would probably hedge and say somewhere in between…a slider.
I love beginnings – new projects, ideas. The excitement of it fuels my adrenalin. Getting going is good, then I'm into it and it's great, then the hard work begins of hanging in there and doing the daily 'whatever it requires' to keep committed. That's when the rubber hits the road. Either it's a commitment or it's not….
The gym and exercise is one example. Hmmm, wonder how many times I have been determined to follow a fitness path? Usually it's fairly good in the beginning; before long it is taking a backseat priority wise. Bible reading is another. I actually just made a pact with someone to read through the Bible in a year. It's a great plan, do-able with not too much reading each day. The catch is it is every day. It won't go well if I fudge and the days and readings pile up. Experience teaches that is when interest wanes and my commitment might fade.
As I was sitting down to read today's four chapters, a couple errands I need to run popped into my mind. One good thing I realized, at that moment, was that, no matter what, God always keeps His commitments.
God is not a slider; He is a starter, never a stopper. That is good news.
He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:24
Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations. Deuteronomy 7:9
God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. 1 Corinthians 1:9
He will keep you strong to the end. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age." 1 Corinthians 1:8, Matthew 28:20
The Lord will fulfill [his purpose] for me. Psalm 138:8
Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you." Deuteronomy 31:8
Inspirational messages by Sally I. Kennedy. ©2012
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