Determination...Finish What You've Started

It's always easier the second time.

I'm a golfer.  I love the game.  I hit lots of bad shots.  Occasionally when no one else is around I'll drop a second golf ball down and give myself another try.  Usually, I hit a better shot.  Most things are easier the second time around.

This is true with both positive and negative things.  I learned a great deal about parenting with my first child that made me a better parent with the second.  Sounds like a bad deal for firstborn children but it's true!

Unfortunately, the same can be said about negative things.  The first time I lie about something is much more difficult than the second time.  Compromise is a dangerous game.  It doesn't take long to add up a list of people who've ruined their lives.  Each one of their stories begins with compromise.  

The opposite is true about people who've done extraordinary things.  Moses' story of leadership began by picking up the staff.  Esther's courage led her to take the first step toward the king's chambers to ask for her people's freedom.  Peter dropped his fishing nets and left the family business to become one of Jesus' understudies.  Each of them took a hard first step but kept on going.

This month's family focus at LSCC is Determination: Deciding it's worth it to finish what you've started.  Check out THIS VIDEO.  Don't give up on God's calling for your life.  Work as if you're working for God and not for men. (Colossians 3:23)

What has God asked you to do?  Have you started?  Are you working for His honor?  Are you determined to finish well?  Is compromise creeping in and knocking you off stride?

Remember, Dad/Mom/husband/wife/co-worker/friend/neighbor...you are leaving a legacy.  They are watching you.  More importantly, they are affected by your decisions.  Most of all, you are a part of a living movement that is called to help rescue the perishing.  

Work for God.  Don't give up.  Be determined to finish what you've been called to.