Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Finish What You Started!


I woke up yesterday, Tuesday morning and flipped through the television channels only to land on one of my favorites, Joyce Meyer Ministries. On Monday night I made the decision to complete my Masters Degree program this Spring. My original plan was to spread it out to three semesters but thought to myself, "I really could finish next semester if I put my mind to it." Joyce Meyer's message was about finishing what you started. Her exact message was "Anyone can start something but it shows character when you finish." God spoke to me loud and clear through that word. I plan to finish what I started. I never equated seeing a plan to the finish with character but it does make sense. Many people have bright ideas, goals, dreams and aspirations placed on their hearts, they start with excitement and so much enthusiasm only to lose drive and never complete what they set out to do. Then the dream dies. A dream deferred. The Holy Spirit instantly brought to my remembrance, "What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the Sun....?" 
I wonder how many people would be living the lives they've always wanted to live if they had just finished what they started. I don't believe God plants seeds in us without there being a higher purpose and plan for it. What is that plan? We won't know until due season. But we do know that everything works together for good for those that love the Lord and are called according to His purpose. 
So, where will this degree program lead me? I have no idea. But I do know I started for a reason and I was divinely placed in it so God must have a plan for it! That's what I place my hope and trust in. I do feel in my heart that in order for me to get to the next level that I've been praying for professionally and financially I need to have it. 
I don't know what led you to this blog but I pray it speaks to you and your current situation. I hope it serves as confirmation for something you've been on the fence about. Finish what you started. Don't give up. There is a purpose for the struggle and sacrifice. God sees and will give you the strength to endure til the end. If it was placed on your heart and on your mind to do....you need to see it to completion. Yes, it may be difficult. Yes, it seems easier to just throw in the towel. But finishing what you started is the gateway to the blessing. Finish in faithfulness. Know that God is with you and will see to it that you have everything you need to complete the task.  

Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In ALL your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths."

2 comments:

  1. You know what. This post made me feel better about the things I started and gave up on. LOL. But seriously, you wrote "But I do know I started for a reason and I was divinely placed in it so God must have a plan for it!" Those things I gave up on didn't really fall into that category. Often times they were started to avoid something else. I remember what my original goals are and it is high time I stepped out on faith and worked on those goals.

    Thanks for sharing. I know that people are being helped by your words cause they are surely helping me!

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  2. Thanks for your feedback Turtleberry. I think we've all been here "Often times they were started to avoid something else." lol What I found is that there is STILL purpose in even those things. Even if it's just to teach us a lesson. I did everything in my power to "avoid" certain things academically only to have to revisit them years later! If I had just DID it THEN...I would be out of Grad school by now. lol BUT, I will say that it's all about journey and who knows what we view as "wasting time" or "avoiding" may all be apart of the "plan" after all.
    Stay encouraged and yes, step out and work on your goals!

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