Starts Well!

If you want to laugh, watch dozens of families cheer on their children in the contest held annually in Honolulu, Hawaii, in a race that sees babies running for a prize. Sitting at the start of the track, one of the parents holds their child until the race begins before they’re placed on the ground and the rest of the 10 babies set off. While some of the babies excel and finish in a matter of seconds, others get easily distracted and start crawling into different lanes and getting in the way of other competitors.

Have you ever felt a surge of excitement at the start of something new? Whether it’s a project, a job, a relationship, or a personal goal, the beginning of any journey often comes with a unique thrill, and the future seems full of possibilities. However, it’s crucial to remember that while starting well is significant, the real challenge lies in finishing well. Sometimes, circumstances beyond our control can affect our ability to complete our plans as intended. Nevertheless, the prize comes only to those who finish. The Apostle Paul provides a powerful example of finishing well. Near the end of his life, he wrote, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (2 Tim 4:7). Paul understood that the reward is not merely in starting well but in persevering to the end.

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