Determination

Determination
to finish well

Whilst some people spend their time day dreaming, others are determined to be successful and finish well. The question for you is, how determined are youcomplete whatever you're doing?

The difference between lazy and determined people is that the latter take pleasure in completing tasks and persevere to achieve whatever their goals are. They persevere when things are not working out and persist in a course of action in spite of obstacles. They work hard to reach their targets and tackle obstacles as they arise. They finish what they start and value their goals, unlike the former, who couldn't care less when the task gets done. Therefore, keep yourself focused on the task in hand and don't be side tracked.

There are many records of people in the Bible who were very determined to complete tasks given to them by God. St. Paul is one of those and he writes:

"So I run straight toward the goal in order to win the prize, which is God's call through Christ Jesus to the life above…. Keep on imitating me Philippians 3:14-17. Our Lord Jesus was also determined to finish the tasks that were assigned to him by his father. "Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem, and sent messengers before His face. And as they went, they entered a village of the Samaritans, to prepare for Him. But they did not receive Him, because His face was set for the journey to Jerusalem."  Luke 9:51-54. When Lord Jesus completed his work, "After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God." Mark 16:19 

At the start of this post you were asked a question, how determined are you to finish your tasks? I hope this article has helped you to make-up your mind.