Finish it
The joke goes something like this:
“My therapist told me that if I want to achieve true fulfillment and satisfaction before I die, I need to take an inventory of everything in my life that’s half-done or unfinished, and then go finish it. So I did just that. I went home last night and found a half-empty bottle of chardonnay, and I finished it. Later I found an opened package of Oreo’s, so I finished them. Then I found some Ben and Jerry’s in the freezer, so I polished that off too. My therapist was right! I feel great!!” Ha ha. 
I’m great at starting things. Books. Projects. You name it. I can get it up off the ground and started. That’s me.
I’m not great at finishing things. When Heidi asks me if I’ve read a certain book, I say, “Yeah I started that one.” I’ve started countless marathon training programs. I’ve started multiple 40-day fasts. Historically when the thrill of the “new thing” wears off, I get bored and go finding something else that interests me.
But as I wake up in the kingdom of God, this is changing. Jesus is talking to me more about being a finisher than a starter. Many are strong starters, but only a few are strong finishers. Read Revelation and see how many times Jesus exhorts people to simply “overcome.” Just hang on and finish.
Jesus prayed at the last supper, “I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.” John 17:4
Jesus was a finisher and I must be one, too. I don’t bring glory to God by starting the work, but by finishing it.
That being said, I’m moving forward with the Ohio for Orphans campaign to raise $14,000 to build a school in Swaziland at one of AIM’s carepoints. I have 700 people to call before June 15th, and I’ve already called 102 of them. The website is up. So far everyone I’ve talked to is interested in hearing more. Things are looking good.
I have no idea how much money will be raised for orphans in Swaziland. Actually that’s not even my concern. God’s calling me to do my job. If I do my job, God will do His.
I look forward to the end of July when I can pray like Jesus prayed, “I have brought you glory on earth by completing this work you gave me to do!”
