Praise Jesus Christ!
So often during our journey to finishing what we start, we begin to lose sight and focus of the attainment of our dreams. The road to fulfillment can seem tedious and wearisome, especially in the realization of accomplishing a huge goal. However, there is always light at the end of the tunnel with Christ Jesus!
You have come a long way since you began putting your faith in Christ to accomplish your desires! You may not have attained to the perfection of the completion of your goals, but you are not where you were when you started.
Yes, the road to success can be a difficult one to tread. But the rewards and benefits available at the end of the tunnel far outweigh any adversity encountered along the way. It is imperative that we come to the realization that when things seem to be the most difficult, our destination is closer than when we first believed.
The key is to not give up no matter how long it takes in the attainment of a dream. Your faith in God will see you through. Batten down the hatches, and dig your heels in deep and as our Savior Jesus says, 'strive for perfection'. God is right with you, giving you the power and ability necessary to fulfill your desire, goal, or dream.
When you began the journey of 'Finishing what you started' by planning your life and setting goals, your zeal flourished! Your excitement and anticipation of becoming a vessel fit for the Master's use soared to a high plateau. During your travels toward achieving your goals, some days were easier than others. Some days you accomplished what you set out to achieve, other days you did the proverbial dragging of your feet through the mud. But let's face it, you've accomplished more in a few months than you have in a few years. You know that God is with you in all your endeavors! You know that God is pleased with you and you are accepting of your position in His Kingdom at this time, while all the while striving to become all that Jesus has envisioned for you and your family.
So take heart if you're not achieving all your dreams at the pace in which you expected. Remember, God is still - and always will be - in control. He has not forgotten about you, your dreams, or desires. He is the one Who placed them inside of you! You will reach your destination! Remember, the Word of God states that you will reap the fruit of what you have sown if you faint not.
In closing, I want to remind you of a story I read about a lady that attempted to swim 26 miles to a desired haven. Although in impeccable shape, naturally she became weary towards the end of her race. During this particular endeavor the fog enveloped the canvas of her vision making it increasingly difficult to see her position in regards to the distance from her destination. Because of weariness, the daunting task of navigating the ominous fog that hindered her vision, and simply a feeling of it being too difficult to continue (notice I said 'a feeling'), she decided to summon the boats alongside her to scoop her from the waters, believing that this goal was not to be attained on that particular day.
However, once she gathered herself while resting on the boat, the fog began to dissipate. What she saw next was hard for her to believe. She realized that if she had kept going, her destination was only a mile away. Because she lost her vision, feeling she could no longer endure, she didn't achieve a task, though monumental, was well in her peripheral of attaining.
So what am I saying here? Essentially I'm saying that although doubt, fear, anxiety, or another form of adversity may attempt to hinder your attainment of your desires, keep pressing ahead! Don't let what you see or are unable to perceive keep you from what God has placed within your heart! You may feel as if you're not making satisfactory progress toward your desire. But don't lose heart! You're closer than you think! Trust that God will add to your attempts for success more than 100-fold! I like to ask God to add to my efforts a JESUS-FOLD Blessing! YOU ARE ALMOST THERE! If you give up now, what have you accomplished? Giving up after all you've put in means that not only have you wasted your time, but the giving-up in itself would be a waste of time! God is able to do any and everything but Fail! Trust Him! He Will see you through!
(c) 2011 Writings With The Finger Of God
Next Week: Patience Is The Key
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