Finish Well

Finishing well is something I have set my mind to my whole life.  When meeting difficulties or disappointments, the key is to finish well.  When looking forward to new challenges and exciting possibilities, the key is to finish well first.  It is so easy to look ahead to the next thing and hope for something bigger or better.  The key really is to keep your eye on the goal as you complete the current journey with Jesus.  See, I'm on a journey with Jesus right now in a particular setting with particular people.  This journey is not over yet.  There is still more to be gained on this part of the journey, while finishing well.  It can be hard to finish well and keep your mind on the journey at hand when you know something different is ahead, whether you're excited or disappointed about that something different.  In order to finish well, I find myself seeking the face of God in the midst of the end, looking for where He is and making sure I don't miss the glory as the journey closes.  Words for myself...don't get ahead of yourself, stay the course, keep your kingdom eyes open, let the Spirit mold into your heart the pieces of this journey you will take with you on the next one.