Finish What You Started

I have this terrible problem with not finishing things that I begin. I am not sure where i got this habit from but I see is in so many areas of my life that it has become convicting. I saw it in high school and college with my school work. I would being the school year very well, usually getting A\’s on most everything I attempted and then half way or even 2 months into the school year I would fall off the map and start doing mediocre work. It sucked because I knew i was capable of much more. Writing papers were the same way and even sometimes when I am writing on my blog. I start out strong and then half way through I am ready to be done. It is a terrible curse but I found some encouraging words from my reading tonight.

Phil.1:6 For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

This tells me that it doesnt matter how many times i dont complete something or fall short that i can be assured that Christ doesnt have my problem. He doesnt struggle with procrastination or bitting off more than he can chew. The fact is that his mouth is so big he could chew anything. I can be confident that what he says is true and I can take that to the bank!

I have been dealing with the embroidering guy that has been hired to make the travel gear that we have for my basketball team this year. He is terrible at getting things done on time. I have emailed and called him countless times to make sure that things are getting done. I have given him ample time and he seems to fall short and come up late everytime. Drives me insane. I dont want that to be me with my spiritual life. I want to complete what i start. Train my spiritual body to compete at a higher level so i can know him more. So i can resist temptation easier and so i can finish the race instead of quitting with 10 meter left in the race life michael scott in the office.

God help me to complete. Help me to finish. Help me to strive for greatness in your kingdom and not settle for mediocrity. I want to be efficient. Complete your good work in me!