Starting anything worthwhile is important
finishing strong is absolutely critical…
'However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. ' Acts 20:24
i do think about this from time to time, and definitely struggle with ‘finishing the race’ and ‘completing the task’ part of sharing The Gospel. it’s not that i don’t want to, i find myself not having the meaningful talks we should be with people we know that don’t know who Jesus is and why they should.
in situations where it presents itself i don’t hesitate to share, just think/feel i don’t do it often enough. if i truly cared about those around me, why aren’t i? it’s certainly not from fear of rejection or that i would be socially castrated; i feel it is more that i don’t work or weave the message of the Grace of God into my conversations enough and consistently. this makes me sad and disappointed in myself when i stop to thinking about it.
i believe that i can be used for Kingdom purposes. that through the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit, when opportunities arise i won’t be ashamed to speak. i just need to keep working at it. like anything you practice wholeheartedly, it will come easier and words will flow properly if i don’t force it, and i need to trust that The Lord is opening doors, minds, and hearts to hear the message of who He is, not just what He has done for me and those i love.
Father God, teach me how to finish the race and do so strongly. may you be glorified in all that i do. teach me Lord how to share the Good News of who you are. in Jesus’ mighty name i pray, amen!