{{Today is Friday!!! It is the day I link with Lisa Jo Baker for Five Minute Friday. Here is how it works…. One word prompt. Five minutes. No editing. Lots of women. We all write on the same word.})
Today the word prompt is …. Finish.
There’s no way to know for sure when it first hit, only that it did. The thought came I had now lived more of my life than what remains before me to be lived. It was as if the clock had thrown down the gauntlet. You know … challenged me.
The desire in me became increasingly greater to live bigger, braver and daringly. For Him.
I want to make the most of my remaining days not for myself but for His glory.
Scripture tells me,
And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.
(Philippians 1:6, NLT)
With this assurance in place, I can trust Him to lead me in the very things He has for me to do. Each day, I can place my day in His hands, asking Him to give me the thoughts and words to share; to place people on my heart to call or write or pray for. He places people and opportunities before me, opening and closing doors.
As I have continued to think about finishing, and finishing well, I remember the song which has followed me everywhere for several weeks now. Down in my car, in my kitchen while I cook, this is the song which has been on repeat.
“Finish” reminds me of my Savior Who finished well and completely.
He has the last word over my life.
And His very last words were …..
“It is finished.”
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I am going through a similar transition with my parents, and they too are feeling the passing of time as if a stop watch has been set. I hot they can find your strength.
While I certainly don’t consider myself “old” yet, it certainly has been eye opening to realize how we can so waste our days. I hope your parents can come to the point of realizing the stop watch has always been set and going ever since our birth. The important thing to focus on is that God has purpose for our days as long as we are drawing birth. Praying they do find the strength to keep on going until they reach their finish line.
It’s a daunting thought isn’t it? When you reach that certain age where you know you are on the downhill side of middle age! 🙂 I find myself thinking the same thing about how I will finish well and leave a legacy for my children and grands. How i will be sure to hear the words, “well done, good and faithful servant.” Appreciate the encouragement to finish well. Much love to you!
Holly, we are on the upside of middle age, my friend 🙂 I am with you – I want to leave a beautiful legacy for my family. My desire is to live each day to honor Him. And I know it is your desire as well! Keep running friend, we can make it to the finish line with EXCELLENCE! Hugs!!!
Yes, it is finished – and He did all the work. “Each day I can place my day in His hands…” That is the best kind of day to have. May all our days be days that He is in control.
Laura, there is no better place for each of our days to be than in His hands. Love you, sweet friend!
Beautiful. Truly. Thank you for sharing a piece of your heart and linking up with us at our coffee date. I hope your Friday is wonderful 🙂 ~Jenna // A Mama Collective
It has been very nice to link up with you all, Jenna. May your Friday be great as well 🙂
i think the truth that God both started this work and that it is He Who will finish it… that thought is totally overwhelming.
It is an overwhelming thought, Richelle, as often we think we have some control. May we be faithful to finish what He has for us. So glad you visited me 🙂
Beautiful words! I love that you took the word “finish” and related it to Christ.
Thanks so much for linking up with us today!
Thank you! It was wonderful to join you!
Love! So true, we might be sliding in toward home but we can make the most of the days we have left. 🙂 I pray this half is even more productive than my first half! ♥
Amen! I’m with you on this, Nannette!
I like the way you look at this. I’m not to my second 1/2 yet, but I hope I have the same outlook as you when I get there. Thanks for linking up and sharing this at Fulfilled Fridays on Living in Green Grass.
Maintain your focus daily & you will have the same outlook 🙂 In reading your comment I realized, it doesn’t just happen accidentally. We must live this way daily & somewhere along the line, He alone develops it in us. So enjoyed linking up at Fulfilled Fridays. Have a great week!
Oh Joanne. Have I mentioned just HOW legit you are!?!?
I have? Oh. Well. Just a reminder.
I love your heart and your perspective– and your faithfulness to sharing both of those over at #EverydayJesus each week. Thank you.
Sharita, you make me smile! Thank you so much for hosting each week. It has been a joy to join in! Blessings!